What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Supervisor position at C0501 GFL Environmental Services USA, LLC?
As a key member of GFL’s Columbus Refinery team, you will play a crucial role in providing leadership and oversight of the refinery process operations team. Reporting to the Refinery Manager, the Operations Supervisors focus on optimized refinery operations, with a focus on product quality, operations plan adherence, environmental compliance and reliability. Working with the broader refinery team and the process operations, the role has a strong emphasis on operational excellence that will strive on creating a culture focused on continuous improvement while aligning with good best practices. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast paced, and operations environment relied upon for the day-to-day and month-over-month effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing and decision making within the operations team and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary refinery team. Key Accountabilities Ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective operations while meeting or exceeding federal, provincial, corporate and industry standards Accountable for aligning Plant operations to meet Short-Range Operating Plan (SROP) Targets and Refinery KPI’s (e.g. Plant % Utilization, UMO, Intermediate and Product Inventory levels, maximizing yield, minimizing downtime, etc.), whilst meeting all required productions specifications Lead day-to-day shift support to process operations team for plant/equipment troubleshooting and optimization. Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and clean housekeeping environment Manage operations personnel, including vacation, payroll, recruitment, development, scheduling, retention, and performance management Responsible for ensuring effective shift-turnover and shift documentation Accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of Process data and information for daily report, inventory and other data; as required (e.g. Prod Sheet, Cat change tracking) Use technical expertise to assist process operations in the optimization of all units and equipment. Identify and recommend improvements to processes and systems. Key liaison with Yard and operations supervisors and maintenance supervisors for safe, reliable and collaborative operations Collaborate with R&M Supervisor to sustain the plant reliability centered maintenance program, which includes preventive and predictive systems, planning and scheduling activities, and long-term improvements Act as operations expertise during development and review of engineering evaluations, turnarounds, projects and problem solving for the process operations (e.g. MOC’s, HAZOP, Ops Rep for Capital Projects, Risk Assessments, etc.) Develop and maintain relevant standard operations procedures, manuals, training plans, and monitor for successful compliance Develop and contribute to the capital works plan Cultivate a respectful, collaborative, team-work environment with strong employee engagement and good morale Experience, Qualifications & Education Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in a complex manufacturing environment, ideally a background in a petrochemical or refinery setting is preferred STEM , or engineering discipline BS. A strong understanding of oil distillation and / or hydrotreating Demonstrated track record of supervisory/mentoring experience and technical and business skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Self-starter capable of independent action and decision making Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure Previous experience with Excel is a bonus Flexible to work extended hours (including off hours and weekends) Ability to perform physical and labor-intensive task Must be legally entitled to work in US #GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. 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