Assistant Production Manager

Lhoist

86d

About The Position

The Assistant Production Manager under the direction of the Sr. Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the shipping, hydrate, and kiln process and personnel at the plant. He/she is accountable for the shipping, hydrate, and kiln operations with responsibility for safety performance, production, preventive maintenance indicators, quality, compliance, for those production-related activities of the plant. The assistant production manager must be an engaged person that can handle the demands of a 24-hour/ 7 days per week operation and continually balance the competing needs of production obligations. He/she must possess the skills needed to develop and lead a team in a plant/mining environment.

Requirements

• Proven leadership, management and supervisory experience is required
• Knowledge of refractory brick usage and installation is desired
• Prior experience in heavy industry with large rotating equipment is desired
• Prior experience in shipping and lime processes is desired
• Proven track record of increasing responsibility and results is required
• Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, if needed
• Ability to plan and direct the work of salaried and hourly personnel and to train and develop an effective and efficient workforce
• Training and experience leading Lean and/or Six Sigma in solving difficult problems is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate on all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs
• Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and the desire to following all established procedures are required
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and their impact on operations compliance desired
• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint software
• Previous SAP knowledge is a plus

Nice To Haves

• AA degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or technical related field or equivalent proven work and leadership experience in the field is highly desired
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or other Engineering discipline and additional leadership training and certifications
• 7-10 years industrial lime experience in proven leadership role

Responsibilities

• Ensure the most safe, efficient, and economical operation of the plant
• Manage the shipping, hydrate and kiln operation in a manner consistent with the vision of LNA
• Involved in establishing the targets and priorities for the shipping, hydrate and kiln operations to ensure consistent performance around the set plant KPI’s (production, maintenance, quality and cost)
• Responsible for the execution of the objectives in the shipping, hydrate, and kiln operation sections in the plant consistent with Company and Corporate objectives
• Support the development and the implementation of a strategic plan to meet the objectives
• Monthly and annual review of objective results
• Communicate effectively with all employees on all levels
• Clearly understand and communicate the operation vision to your assigned department and team members
• Apply the consistent fundamental of the product and process quality
• Timely response to both internal and external customer demands
• Monitor overall department performance for production and quality standards to ensure they are being met
• Ensure that all products produced and shipped to customers from the plant meet quality and customer requirements along with timely delivery
• Involved in providing input and suggestion for the plant annual budgeting process
• Engaged in providing suggestion for potential capital project requests to improvement the shipping and production processes in the plant
• Manage manpower utilization in the shipping, hydrate, and kiln operations while reviewing request for increases in the workforce if necessary
• Delegate authority to key team members around safety, process controls, quality control, and shipping duties and responsibilities as directed
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with other members of the plant management team to ensure plant objectives are met in an effective and efficient manner
• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members in order to accomplish and achieve plant goals and objectives
• Provide direction, development, encourage collaboration, and leadership to all team members in area of responsibility
• Provide quick and accurate responses to other functional areas such as Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, and HR
• Responsible for working with the Sr. Operations Manager and Plant Managers on timely and accurately responses to grievances as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, and disability insurance
• 401K retirement savings options, which include an employer match
• Educational Assistance to encourage continued personal development and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees