This position is accountable for the day-to-day safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the site and is responsible for both the Operations and Logistics departments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Assist Operations Manager in hiring, training, and developing Operators & Loaders, promoting accountability culture on site.
• Work with Operations Manager to document hourly recognition and / or discipline.
• Oversee daily operations.
• Address current issues and opportunities to improve by coordinating with Maintenance, Lab, Logistics, HS, Environmental.
• Set Operator and Loader work schedules.
• Review & approve timecards and vacations.
• Make field observations daily, and commend or correct observations as needed.
• Ensure all log-sheets, inspections checklists, start up and shutdown checklists, and SOPs are current, accurate, understood, and well utilized.
• Monitor daily raw material and finished good inventory levels, and forecast future levels.
• Set daily production rates.
• Write daily production and shipping instructions.
• Write work notifications on equipment issues found.
• Review, edit, and approve site’s SAP work notifications into work orders
• Coordinate priorities of work order with maintenance department through Planning and Scheduling meetings.
• Prioritize / authorize daily work order Break Ins to maintenance schedule.
• Oversee shutdown, work execution, and start up with emphasis on safety, schedule, and quality.
• Support planning, execution, and documentation of turnaround activities.
• Drive shop floor equipment ownership and engagement.
• Track and respond to quality trends to make sure unit is consistently producing on specification product.
• Enforce site standards and best practices such as equipment labeling.
• Review monthly safety inspections performed by operators and loaders.
• Review operator log sheets daily.
• Manage water treatment program, including semi-annual program reviews.
• Review water treatment logs daily.
• Lead daily MDI Meeting.
• Lead daily Production Meeting.
• Periodically serve as On Duty Supervisor.
• Supervise contractors as needed.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities :

• Be your brother’s keeper.
• Comply with environmental limits and permit.
• Complete all quarterly & yearly training. (FMTs)
• Follow the 10 Expectations of Leaders.
• Follow Life Saving Behaviors.
• Use Stop Work.
• Participate in BBS.
• Properly inspect, use, maintain PPE in accordance with PPE Matrix.
• Do ONLY what you have been trained to do.
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable site, corporate and regulatory safety and environmental requirements.
• Ensure procedures are written, understood, followed, and kept current for your area.
• Engage your team members in reviews of the procedures.
• Ensure all SOPs are certified annually.
• Ensure Incident Reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Investigate all assigned incident investigations in a timely manner.
• Communicate results of investigations to Operations Manager timely.
• Understand and support continuous improvement through RC14001 and Ecovyst 20 Principles.
• Ensure timely resolution / completion of Safety Work Orders.
• Responsible for employee safety.
• Ensure employee compliance with HSE Expectations.
• Recognizes and encourages good safety behaviors.
• Attend and periodically lead Plant Wide Safety Meetings.
• Attend and contribute to weekly Wed Safety Surges.
• Be present in the work area to recognize and address HSE issues with employees, contractors and visitors.
• Conduct field audits such as HSE Tours, My Check 5 Leadership, Shipping Audits, LCP Audits, and housekeeping.
• Encourage open discussion of safety concerns in the area and then follow through to a timely resolution with feedback to the employees.
• Understand Life Critical Procedures.
• Serve as guarantor over implementation of them in your area of responsibility.
• Lead / facilitate weekly / monthly department safety meetings take place.
• Ensure housekeeping is to high standard.
• Ensure waste is properly labeled in compliance with local regulations.
• Ensure next day lockout tagout (LOTO) and permitting activities are well organized and right first time.
• Organize routine and tabletop ERT discussions with operators and loaders
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