Production Superintendent / Training Advisor Job

The Production Superintendent/Training Advisor reports directly to the Alsip Operations Manager and supervises (leads) Alsip site Logistics Technicians (hourly employees). Has a direct interaction with the site management team that includes production, logistics, engineering, maintenance, quality, HES and HR. The Production Superintendent is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Alsip Plant to achieve our business objectives. Provides leadership and coaching to production personnel; ensures the plant meets inventory requirements; operates within budget based upon forecasted plant volume demand; meets customer expectations through continual improvement in product and process quality & helps develop personnel to meet/exceed expectations and prepare for career advancement. As Training Advisor, this individual will also utilize plant resource/s with working knowledge of the process to train, coach and enhance the technical capabilities of the teams by sharing experiences, technical skills and process knowledge.

Responsibilities

1. Department Staff Management – 50%
   
   • Supervises (leads) all Arkema Alsip site Logistics Technicians.
   • Serve as a coach and mentor to department personnel.
   • Motivate workforce through visibility and direct contact to ensure maximum safety and productivity.
   • Counsel on performance as appropriate.
   • Direct and lead the members of the Operations group to ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the plant and meet customer deliveries.
   • Works closely with Shift Team Leads to develop leadership skills to enhance overall team performance.
   • Identify skills development and training needs to maintain highly competent workforce.
   • Complete the requirements of the Performance Management Process for direct reports.
   • Encourage all team members to develop and utilize an employee development plan and to maintain information relative to their career goals.
   • Ensure implementation and ongoing effectiveness of work processes, operating discipline, management systems, enabling technologies, and roles.
   • Create an environment that fosters team and individual empowerment. Ensure effective and sustained organizational culture for empowerment.
   • SMART Co-Coordinator driving effective implementation and management of all elements throughout the Operations and Maintenance departments.
2. Production Support Activities – 30%
   
   • Coordinates resources to meet short- and long-term production forecast through participation with Business Team, ensuring goals and commitments are met safely and within budget.
   • Participate in monthly and weekly meetings with Supply Chain and Sales to determine plant production requirements as well as the impact of any changes in the 12-month forecast.
   • Coordinate Production with planned and unplanned maintenance activities and production turnarounds.
   • Prepare weekly and monthly reports to meet plant and Business requirements.
   • Drive continuous improvement in our processes.
   • Supports site OAU/OEE tracking and improvement efforts and serves as backup.
3. Site Safety and Environmental Leadership – 15%
   
   • Ensures compliance of regulatory, plant safety, and environmental requirements with special emphasis on AIMS (Arkema Integrated Management System) compliance within the Operations and Maintenance groups.
   • Participates fully in plant safety initiatives and programs including Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) program.
   • Ensures that all incidents are reported, and appropriately investigated and corrective actions implemented.
   • Ensures that all department members follow required HES (Health, Environmental, Safety) training, standards, policies and procedures.
   • Demonstrates commitment to HES through high visibility and engagement.
4. Other Activities – 5%
   
   • Owns the Plant Certification process for Operators/Logistics Technicians and the Plant Training Matrix.
   • Participates in community outreach or Corporate Social Responsibility programs.
   • Builds cross-functional understanding and support of SMART and serves as the site SMART Co-Coordinator.
   • Engagement and support of site OPEX project execution.
   • Supports all AIMS (Arkema Integrated Management Systems) initiatives.
   • Co-Leads and Co-manages all components of AIMS Elements 4 & 5.
   • Serve as a backup to Operations Manager as required.

Qualifications/Experience

• 3-5 Years of Experience in a Manufacturing Industry or Environment.
• High School Diploma required. Associates Degree preferred.
• Process Safety Experience (PHA, LOPA, Safety Instrumented Systems).
• Root Cause Investigation facilitation experience.
• Solid understanding of both technical and financial impacts of process-related decisions.
• Demonstrated personnel management and organizational skills, ability to shift priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to communicate with hourly workforce, business leaders, customers, and business technical organization.
• Excellent judgment and problem analysis skills are required as well as tolerance for stress.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot chemical processes.
• Highly motivated team player able to work at a fast pace.
• Previous supervisory experience is highly preferred.
• A working knowledge of HSE regulations; Occupational Safety & Health, Process Safety Management; Environmental Regulations (particularly RCRA), Emergency Response and other relevant requirements.

Competencies

• Demonstration of the ability to solve problems and take independent action.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including good coaching skills.
• Strong initiative and able to work with very little oversight.
• Self-motivated, capable decision-maker that can effectively influence others.
• Good knowledge of PC applications (including Microsoft Office suite) and the ability to learn new system processes, preferably SAP experience.