Production & Maintenance Supervisor

Messer Americas - Canada
British Columbia
CAD 60,000 - 80,000
Job description

Purpose of the position

  • Assist the Zone Manager with the execution of principle operational responsibilities to meet or exceed key performance indicators at the production Facility.
  • Support the liaison between the plant, Messer account management and the customer.

Principal responsibilities

Safety and Regulatory

  • Manage site compliance to management systems; Serve as Safety, Health, Environmental and Emergency Coordinator, QC Designee, Document Manager, and Corrective and Preventative Action administrator.
  • Ensure all changes to equipment or procedures follow EMOC procedure.
  • Ensure the HWP process, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures are adhered to by all employees and contractors.
  • Manage all waste streams leaving site(s) to comply with government regulation and the requirements of Teck Metals.
  • Manage storage of all hazardous materials at site(s) in accordance with government regulation.
  • Host internal and external audits: utilize Intelex (Company HSE Management System) to execute, document all corrective actions issued to the site from Audits and Incidents review (when applicable).
  • Maintain site security and orderliness.

Reliability

  • Planning and executing of major and minor plant maintenance activities including management and oversight of contractors.
  • Ensure all equipment condition monitoring parameters are reviewed and within limits.
  • Ensure spare parts are available and inventories are accurate.
  • Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
  • Provide turnaround scopes to scheduling, sales, reliability group etc. as required.
  • Maintain current Site Contingency Plan information.
  • Maintain a Shutdown and Turnaround work list and schedule.
  • Manage the efficient use of downtime.

Process Operation and Efficiency

  • Responsible for reliable plant operations.
  • Execute the production plan – interface with the ROC (where applicable) and the national scheduling center (NSC) (where applicable).
  • Inventory management of bulk liquid storage and backup units at the site(s).
  • Ensure work instructions are adhered to.
  • Act as process expert and know when to escalate problems to Area, Regional or Central levels.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate standards and best operating practices.
  • Work effectively with organization support groups to improve reliability and costs.

Administrative and Managerial (Staff)

  • Manage payroll and personnel issues.
  • Assist with hiring of operational staff for the facility.
  • Manage employee training and growth through computerized training program and performance management process.
  • Manage change, encourage capability, motivate staff, development and foster teamwork within the plant.
  • Ensure all employees, contractors and visitors are appropriately trained.
  • Timely and accurate entry of information required to invoice the customer.
  • Accept On-call duty as required.

Administrative and Managerial (Customer)

  • Follow all Quality Control requirements to ensure a quality product is delivered to Messer’s customers. Meet regulatory requirements (where applicable).
  • Assist Area Manager with managing customer relationships; Act as point of contact for day-to-day operational issues with customers (customer liaison - including tonnage invoicing data collection).
  • Promote customer focus amongst staff.
  • Manage customer reporting process (if applicable).
  • Provide technical support to commercial account representatives.

Administrative and Managerial (Fiscal)

  • Assist Area Manager with planning budget(s) and control variable costs.
  • Perform benefit analysis for decisions.
  • Meet or exceed performance indicators.
  • Oversee and facilitate key maintenance activities through Messer (SAP) and required customer interfaces including:
    • Work orders
    • Parts procurement
    • Inventory process

Required Skills

  • Math – basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion.
  • Personal computer proficiency (Internet, word processing, spreadsheets), and other software used by the company.
  • Knowledge of Messer Management Processes.
  • Strong organizational ability.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal abilities to support mentoring/coaching activities.
  • Aptitude for Project management/Change management.
  • Capacity for Crisis Management skills – damage control, tradeoffs, etc.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with relevant Occupational Health and Safety regulatory standards.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to interpret engineering and electrical drawings to include P&IDs and One Line Diagrams.

Required Education

  • Bachelor's degree Preferred - Discipline: Engineering or Technical College Degree or equivalent formal education and certification related to a technical discipline.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 Years (Bachelor's Degree) - Type: industrial/plant operations/maintenance experience.

Other Qualifications

  • Physically able to perform all duties required which may involve among other things, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to climb to heights 200 ft above grade and work effectively.
  • Reside within a reasonable distance of the plant.
  • Valid driver's license with good record.

Applicable Competencies

  • Business Acumen - Required
  • Cross-Cultural Communication & Collaboration - Required
  • Customer Focus - Critical
  • Decision-Making and Execution - Required
  • Embracing and Leading Change - Required
  • Employee Development & Empowerment - Critical
  • Functional & Technical Competence - Critical
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution - Critical
  • Personal Development - Critical
  • Process and Project and Risk Management - Critical
  • Visible Leadership – Required

Key interfaces

  • Customer(s)
  • Carriers and drivers while operating at the facility
  • Area manager and Supply managers
  • Transport Mgr (if applicable)
  • ROC staff (if applicable)
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Instrument Technician
  • Operations Technicians
  • Regional and Central Support Staff
  • HSEQ Field Support
  • Contractors
  • Vendors
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