Production Leader

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The Production Leader acts as liaison between the production supervisors, engineers, and production manager to increase operating efficiency in the short to mid-term. This is a supervisor position, assigned to day shift, Monday through Friday.

• Lead the shift supervisors
• Work with process engineers to identify and develop process improvements; assist with their implementation.
• Develop standard operating procedures for new equipment and processes; evaluate existing procedures; audit for compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide recommendations for capital projects, equipment upgrades, and other ways to reduce cost, improve efficiency, or increase manufacturing capability.
• Monitor process equipment and systems and ensure compliance to standard operating conditions and established operation practices.
• Participate in HAZOP and process safety reviews.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement in EHS.

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred; a combination of education and experience as detailed below may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• At least three years of supervisory experience is required; this experience may have been acquired in the military or industry.
• At least two years of experience working with distributed control systems (DCS) is a strong plus; the selected candidate must learn to operate the DCS.
• Strong operational aptitude and knowledge of industrial chemicals, pumps, compressors, blowers, dryers, mixers, kilns, high-temperature vessels, and other types of equipment.
• Familiarity with the operation of high‑pressure steam boilers is a strong plus.
• Good communication (written and oral) skills, along with ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
• Experience with administering and interpreting a collective bargaining agreement is a plus.

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Nearest Major Market: Morgan City
Nearest Secondary Market: Lafayette Louisiana