Assistant Production Superintendent

Specialty Chemicals Facility in the River Parishes Area Seeks:

Assistant Production Superintendent for Direct / Staff Position

Primary Responsibility for the Chlor Alkali Unit.

Products produced at this facility include:  chlorine, caustic soda, vinyl chloride and PVC with new units under construction

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical and Dental
• Life and Accidental
• AFLAC – various policies offered
• 401K Plan
• Pension Plan

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We’re looking for an Assistant Production Superintendent who will:

·         Review operating procedures, projects, and preventive maintenance schedules with shift supervisors and technical personnel.

·         Write procedures and work instructions.

·         Inspect plant daily for operational abnormalities.

·         Train technical staff and technicians.

·         Periodically represent Production on the weekend/holiday duty roster.

·         Provide input for performance reviews of personnel.

·         Ensure that spare units are in operating order.

·         Monitor shift operations of continuous production facilities.

• Schedule preventive maintenance, coordinating work orders with production needs.

·         Communicate company policy, procedures, and changes to subordinates.

·         Prepare daily work schedules for supervisors and technicians.

·         Prepare morning report on plant operations.

·         Apprise supervision of significant incidents and potential operational problems.

·         Perform duties, as necessary, in the absence of Production Superintendent.

·         Respond to personnel suggestions and complaints.

·         Prepare shutdown schedule and coordinates with other departments.

·         Issue monthly report on chemicals consumption & equipment operational summary.

·         Attend daily MIE meetings.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

With additional responsibilities in Safety, Quality, Environmental and Cost Control.

BACKGROUND:

The ideal candidate will have:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, technical or related field OR 5+ Years Minimum Experience in a related job function.

·         The ability to work with other supervisors, technicians and employees – often under difficult conditions.  Must be able to handle pressures from operations and management.

·         The ability to apply reasoning and understanding to carryout detailed, written, oral or diagram instructions.

·         Good communication skills, the ability to work under deadlines / pressure, and good organization skills.

EOE/M/F/D/V