Operations Team Leader

Summary: Directs and coordinates activities of all crew members during a shift in processing materials or manufacturing products, (Coke), in industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Include the following, but not intended to be an all inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 Bargaining Union Contract
• Supervise Crew members, all classifications.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products; including coordination of all activities necessary, per Shift, to ensure that Batteries and all necessary Ovens are pushed and charged according to the Pushing Schedule
• Comply with all State and Federal Safety and Environmental regulations
• Coordinate efforts between material handler, Power Company in its co-generation capacity and primary customer.
• Conduct staff / Crew meetings as required
• 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.
• Per Shift, 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.
• Manages logistics: inbound/outbound train schedules dumping/reloading
• Reviews and assures compliance to standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaboratively works with Human Resources Manager to resolve worker issues in a timely manner.
• Responsible for directing and functioning as a team member to meet or exceed coking production schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Fosters quality focus in others
• Works within an approved budget
• Provides regular performance feedback to subordinates and develops subordinates skills/knowledge to encourage growth
• Prepare the Plant for the next Shift assuring readiness to be operational
  • Clean up
  • Assuring crews are fully staffed
    • Making the necessary arrangements
      • Asking people to work overtime
      • Calling people to work overtime
  • Open communication with customer in regards to production and coordinating efforts assuring smooth transition of the product (COKE)

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral and Written Communication - Listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions;
Participates in meetings. Presents numerical data effectively;
Able to read and interpret written information.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others;
Inspires and motivates others to perform well;
Effectively influences actions and opinions of others;
Inspires respect and trust;
Accepts feedback from others.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
Educates others on the value of diversity;
Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect;
Keeps commitments;
Inspires the trust of others;
Works with integrity and ethically;
Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures;
Supports organization's goals and values.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time;
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
Takes responsibility for own actions;
Keeps commitments;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
Completes tasks on time or informs appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
Uses time efficiently;
Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and…