Production Shift Manager - CH Recruitment Solutions

Contact Chloe Hayes for more details: c.hayes@chrecruitmentsolutions.com or 228-355-7041.

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Job Purpose:

The Production Shift Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Production Area. This includes overseeing the production facilities for acrylonitrile/hydrogen cyanide, acetone cyanohydrin, and acetonitrile. The role encompasses a wide range of duties, from managing utilities and storage operations to ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Location: Port Lavaca, TX

Shift Details:

• 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work in various weather conditions.

Must Have

• At least 5 years of experience working inside a chemical plant
• Be willing to be on the Emergency Response Team
• At least one year of experience in a step-up or supervisory role.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations:

• Oversee production facilities including steam system, electrical generation, off-gas incineration, flares, crude acrylonitrile storage, product storage, and the Semi-Works reactor.
• Manage utilities and CBI facilities, including raw material storage, barge loading/unloading, drumming, railcar loading/unloading, and water treatment operations.
• Ensure the delivery of goods and services that meet product specifications and customer requirements.
• Issue orders, follow up on procedures, control results, and report statuses to execute the daily operating plan.
• Instigate changes in operating plans when conditions warrant.

Safety and Compliance:

• Execute all job activities safely and efficiently
• Recognize and address asset integrity concerns and safety risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including TCEQ, DOT, USCG, GLO, OSHA, SARA, CERCLA, HON, NPDES, and UIC.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Participate in audits and interviews with OSHA, TCEQ, ISO, and other regulatory bodies.

Incident Management:

• Serve as the on-scene incident commander during plant emergencies, ensuring personnel safety and minimizing property and equipment losses.
• Conduct incident investigations and submit reports within 24 hours.
• Serve as the first point of contact for off-site incidents, including chemical transportation emergencies and incidents involving other area plants.

Personnel Management:

• Directly manage 16 technicians, providing coaching, counseling, and support.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Oversee all shift training, including new and refresher training, both operational and regulatory.
• Assist in interviewing, observing, and instructing prospective new technicians.

Communication:

• Maintain complete and thorough shift relief notes.
• Keep the Production Manager and unit Day Managers informed of current operational conditions.
• Attend meetings as requested and provide operational information to engineering, maintenance, and other departments.