Operations Team Leader

Job Title

Directs and coordinates activities of all hourly employees during a shift in processing materials, repair and or manufacturing products (Coke) and/or steam, in an industrial organization.

Ensure the safety of all personnel on shift / in the Plant

Thorough understanding of all Standard Operations Procedures

Communicating with and be aware of all persons in the Plant and their whereabouts

Continuous upkeep and update on all safety procedures

Fully comply and follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the union

Supervise Crew members, Senior Product Technicians and other hourly employees

Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products; including coordination of all activities necessary, per Turn, to ensure that batteries and all necessary Ovens are pushed and charged according to the Pushing Schedule Report

Investigate and communicate all accidents, incidences and problematic issues with the proper personnel

Prepares operational and staffing schedules to coordinate manufacturing activities, including preparation of overtime schedules, to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications

Completes and reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays

Directs the inspection machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization

Reviews and assures compliance to standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards

Ability to work the schedule required by a 24/7 Operations (8, 10, or 12 hour shifts)

Engage the hourly workforce in a manner that discourages the need for third party representation

Basic Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot bottlenecks, conveyor belts and loading/unloading of coke ovens

Fosters quality and safety focus in others

Ability to use a computer and make adjustments to payroll hours

Provides regular performance feedback to subordinates and develops subordinates skills/knowledge to encourage growth

Prepare the Plant for the next Turn assuring readiness to be operational

Assuring crews are fully staffed and equipped to perform their functions

Making the necessary adjustments to quickly respond to break ins

Managing overtime and calling people in to work overtime as needs require

Open communication with customer in regards to production and coordinating efforts assuring smooth transition of the product (COKE)

Acts as Operations Manager while on "Back" Shifts

Ability to coordinate cross functionally and externally to our partners and contractors as needed

High School Diploma, Associates Degree Preferred

Must have at least 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a Union environment

Must know how to operate heavy equipment and or industrial equipment

Valid driver's license (for driving company vehicle on plant site)

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear

The employee is frequently required to climb to heights of 15 feet, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The employee is occasionally required to sit

Regular exposure to all types of weather conditions, mostly working outside in all weather conditions