Responsible for the operation of the plant, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while following the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Monitors and controls plant operations
- Constantly reviews the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Participates in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Maintains adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required.
Participates in quality assurance program
- Communicates directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
- Samples and tests process streams as required by the QA program and procedures.
- Maintains QA records.
- Understands and interprets QA results and takes appropriate action when required.
Participates in plant maintenance program
- Communicates directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
- Performs preventative maintenance activities as required.
- Assists maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
- Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.
Participates in safety, health and environmental programs
- Knows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to process operations and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.
- Works in a safe manner at all times.
Other Duties
- Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
- Monitors use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.