Shift Leader - Braskem

Department:   Manufacturing

Location:        Oyster Creek, TX

Travel Involved:         0-5%

Job Type:        Full Time

Description:

This position is a working job position in the plant where the individual is board operator qualified. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• The role:
  • Supervises a crew of of operators who start up and stabilize operations.
  • Has authority to direct any and all activities to maintain safe and efficient operation.
  • Is fully in charge of the plant unit operations.
  • Provides daily planning and scheduling of technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and quality operations are obtained.
  • Drives safety and quality excellence and continuous improvement. Indoctrinate/train new employees to improve skills and work safely.
  • Leads shift safety tailgate meetings and administers the plant safety program for the shift.
  • Practices effective communication with all operations personnel on own unit and other operating units during emergencies (verbal, radio, telephone).
  • Understands and applies safety regulations to daily work. Mitigates safety hazards and audits maintenance during normal routine tasks and shutdowns for compliance with all safety regulations.
  • Understands Emergency Response procedures. Reviews emergency operating procedures and emergency equipment and its use.
  • Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
  • Prepares equipment for maintenance and coordinates the work with maintenance craftsmen to ensure that the work is performed safely and to maintain continuity of operation.
  • Monitors safe work practices and enforce safety and environmental procedures.
  • Performs tasks, as directed by the Process Specialist and other Operations Day Staff, necessary to control the unit.
  • Coordinates maintenance activities with the Production Maintenance Scheduler and maintenance department.
  • Ensures Rules of Conduct, absence control, and other procedures/programs/policies are followed.
  • Evaluates methods, and seek to improve procedures and productivity.
  • Maintains the Safe Job Procedure book for the department.
  • Oversees daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production, overtime, inventory of raw material and safety. Incident command for site/area emergencies.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 year work experience in a manufacturing plant with shift rotation required.
  • Has capability to qualify as a board operator
  • Be able to work with minimum guidance or direction.
  • Physically able to use standard safety equipment (rated for 300 lbs or less)
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Be able to work in tight or closed-in spaces (e.g. pipe rack).
  • Be able to climb stairs and work at heights.
  • Be able to lift hoses, bolt flanges and operate valves and similar equipment as a normal part of the job.
  • Be able to work a rotating shift.
  • Be able to work overtime as required (including weekends & holidays).
  • Pass background check and drug screen.
  • Must have a current, valid state driver's license

 Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Prefer candidate with a chemical plant or industrial plant background.  
• Good mechanical aptitude with organizational and communication skills. 
• Needs to have demonstrated leadership skills and experience driving change. 
• Must know how to change the status quo using creative techniques. 
• Must be able to have a sound decision making process and the ability to trouble shoot and accomplish things by working with other employees, Has ability to handle personnel issues including staffing issues and employee development.
• Ability to motivate and coach subordinates.