Production Unit Manager

Job DescriptionTitle: Production Unit ManagerDepartment: OperationsReports To: Operations ManagerPosition Location: GramercyFLSA Status: ExemptEffective Date:Job Summary/ObjectiveThis role is responsible for providing leadership and operational support to the assigned unit in the plant. In this role, the Unit Manager will provide direction and leadership to shift crew managers and their crews of operators. This role will ensure that best practices are followed including but not limited to the following: Planning and scheduling compliance Support permitting when necessary Work productivity and efficiency across departments Residual life improvements and tracking Daily management system support and tracking Safety system management including daily walks, MSHA compliance, workplace exam conformance, hazard identification, and JHS committee actions Tracking open reliability items and driving follow up Providing TA support as necessary Filling in for the unit manager as needed Environmental compliance and reporting Employee coaching, training, and mentoring This role will provide trend reporting on these areas and develop corrective actions, to achieve compliance. These plans may include training, auditing, process modifications, and research to develop improving standard practices.Essential Functions / Qualities / Skills Ability to lead by example, walk the talk Follow a PDCA approach to project management Must possess high character and display a value set that matches the plant vision Must be able to drive ownership and accountability to all team members Must have a never-ending drive towards improvement and never be satisfied with the status quo, with emphasis on housekeeping Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products. Creating and managing a budget including a 5-year forecast, annual recommendation of expected requirements, and monthly review and commentary on YTD budget performance. Review and adjust process and equipment parameters to assure conformance to monthly production Plan. Review daily priorities to ensure that resources are allocated to achieve safety, environmental, production, raw materials, energy and quality goals. Review all aspects of daily work to ensure that resources are efficiently allocated so that work is completed safely, production resources are maintained, and operations are maintained with the least cost. Identify and implement best in class operating practices that support Manufacturing Excellence principles. Review the work of direct reports and their staff ensuring compliance with the United Steel Workers agreement and all Atalco policies and procedures. Ensure that Process Safety and Risk Management principles are incorporated into the foundation of department operations.Education/Training Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or other related degree Preferred candidates are experienced in working in a major Chemical Process Facility that has typical unit operations including reactors, evaporation, heat interchange, solids-liquids separation, crystal formation, powerhouse, and calcination and must have supervisory experience over a wide array of employees and -functions. Supervision in a union represented facility is a plus but not required. At least 5-7 years of experience in Operations / Production within an industrial/manufacturing environment At least 4 years of supervision and management experienceWork AuthorizationThis role requires authorization to work in the United States. (Can specify if the company would sponsor H1-B for this role)Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.High school diploma or equivalent Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or other related degree Preferred candidates are experienced in working in a major Chemical Process Facility that has typical unit operations including reactors, evaporation, heat interchange, solids-liquids separation, crystal formation, powerhouse, and calcination and must have supervisory experience over a wide array of employees and -functions. Supervision in a union represented facility is a plus but not required. At least 5-7 years of experience in Operations / Production within an industrial/manufacturing environment At least 4 years of supervision and management experiencePId03955d06321-29952-36334926 #True