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Seeking an experienced Operations Manager to be responsible for the safe operation of the plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, by directly supervising lead/process operators who work on a 24-hour rotating shift schedule, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise Process Operators on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule
- Ensure that process operators are adequately trained, equipped and motivated, so that total manufacturing objectives can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
- Communicate regularly with all process operators, both individually and as a group, to ensure consistent operation among the shifts.
- Assist with hiring plant personnel.
- Help Management conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge and contribution of the process operators.
- Maintain and update operating procedures and training manuals for process operations. Ensure that all process operators are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures.
- Monitor and control plant operations.
- Provide expectations and parameters to Lead Operators for plant production.
- Review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, to anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Maintain adequate records on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, of key production variables such as volume, yield, uptime, utility consumption, etc.
- Provide written reports on plant production.
- Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure city, county, state and federal regulations relating to process operations are met at all times.
- Help, maintain, and enforce the safety program for all process operations: review and uphold standards of maximum safety for all process operators.
- Promote and support a clean, safe and environmentally friendly workplace that will encourage employees to act in a responsible manner while complying with governmental agencies and regulations.
- Coordinates with other departments
- Communicate directly with maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
- Communicate directly with laboratory to ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of lab policies and procedures.
Requirements
1. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.
2. 5 or more years of Plant Operations Supervisory or Management experience.
3. 2 or more years of Ethanol Industry experience.
William H Hunter Recruiting www.williamhhunterrecruiting.com
