Operations Superintendent

Overview

The Operations Superintendent plays a key leadership role in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations within a biodiesel manufacturing environment. This position oversees daily production activities, drives performance and compliance, and supports a high-functioning operations team. Success in this role requires strong technical insight, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to coordinate closely with cross-functional leaders.

Operational Leadership

• Lead day-to-day plant operations to meet production, safety, and quality targets.
• Identify operational issues, implement corrective measures, and promote continuous improvement across all processes.
• Maintain strict adherence to operating procedures for startup, routine operation, and shutdown activities.

People & Performance Management

• Directly supervise and develop Shift Managers and the Logistics Supervisor, supporting consistent performance, ethical conduct, and professional growth.
• Oversee workforce planning, including hiring, training, onboarding, scheduling, and fatigue risk mitigation.
• Monitor staffing levels, overtime trends, and shift performance to ensure operational continuity.

Compliance, Safety & Quality

• Champion a strong culture of safety, process safety, and HSE excellence through leadership, audits, and proactive initiatives.
• Participate in reviews and updates of processes, procedures, and documentation; ensure alignment with the Management of Change program.
• Support compliance with quality management systems (e.g., BQ9000), Process Safety Management, and broader QSH&E initiatives.

Process Optimization & Documentation

• Oversee accurate and timely documentation of production activities, shift logs, data tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to review production data, troubleshoot operational issues, and adjust run parameters as needed.
• Assist department leaders with regulatory compliance, contractor coordination, maintenance scheduling, and payroll accuracy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Logistics teams to support reliable production and equipment performance.
• Contribute to planning and executing preventive maintenance to increase uptime and overall reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; alternatively, a minimum of five years in relevant leadership roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in refinery, chemical, or related process manufacturing environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create reports and correspondence using standard office software.
• Proven ability to collaborate with plant leadership and provide analytical insights to support decision-making.