Overview

The Plant Superintendent manages and optimizes all aspects of the manufacturing operations for a chemical complex producing anhydrous ammonia, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate solution and ammonium nitrate emulsions. Prime responsibilities are ensuring safety, efficiency, quality, compliance with safety and environmental regulations and company guidelines. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Champions safe and efficient work
• Reviews and audits the performance of each operations crew - completion of assigned work, adherence to safe work practices (LOTO, Hot Work, Safe Work Permit, etc.).
• Provides direct oversight during plant start-up
• Participates in PSM activities including PHA, MOC, PSSR, and
• Work with the team to develop and execute weekly, monthly, and annual production plans.
• Maintain a strong focus on employee engagement, talent development, and succession planning.
• Initiate improvements to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
• Develop effective working relationships with other plant areas, including maintenance, engineering, and commercial teams.
• Plan and allocate resources to achieve production targets, including labor, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and take appropriate actions to address any issues.
• Collaborates with Maintenance and Engineering teams to implement maintenance and improvement programs to reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.
• Lead and support initiatives to improve manufacturing performance and stakeholder satisfaction, including incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Develop and manage the operating budget, including labor and material costs.
• Works directly with the Management Staff to ensure that plant goals are developed and achieved.
• Reviews inventories, shift logs, process plant logs and other data to measure productivity and to determine areas needing attention and
• Ensure Operations procedures, training manuals and material are accurate and current.
• Responsible for ensuring shutdown work timeline and schedules are efficient and complete.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or Chemistry
• 10 Years of leadership experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Ammonia, Nitric Acid, and Ammonium Nitrate production preferred.
• Budget and Project Management experience.

Skills, Knowledge, and Requirements

• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent supervision, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Good analytical, project management, interviewing, research, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Must have the ability to handle confidential matters in a tactful and professional manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Work Environment

US Nitrogen, LLC operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position will be exposed to all elements of the weather on the plant site.

AUSTIN POWDER's Mission

To improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives.

AUSTIN POWDER's Vision

We will be the global leader of explosive products, services and technologies as defined by our Customers, our Family and our Communities.

AUSTIN POWDER's Values

Safety is our 1st priority; WE are customer focused; we leverage the Power of the Family; We treat everyone with respect.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to celebrate the company's rich history beginning in 1833. This is a unique opportunity to drive future success through continued transformation of key manufacturing processes and lead the sites to best in class performance levels and culture.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job- related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.