Lead, Operations Excellence & Training

LANZAJET FREEDOM PINES FUELS LLC•Soperton, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Excellence & Training Lead is responsible for strengthening operational discipline, workforce capability, and procedural integrity across the plant. This role combines frontline operational support with ownership of training systems, documentation, and readiness programs to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. The position plays a key role in supporting daily operations, turnaround (TA) planning, and leadership continuity.

Requirements

15+ years of plant operations experience (refining, petrochemical, or similar process industry)
Strong understanding of operating procedures, LOTO/red tag systems, and safety standards
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future

Nice To Haves

Experience in training development and competency systems preferred
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence frontline teams
Strong organizational and documentation management skills
Leadership capability with ability to step into supervisory roles when required

Responsibilities

Training & Competency Development Lead plant training programs, including onboarding, qualification, and continuous skills development
Develop and maintain structured training materials and competency frameworks
Ensure alignment between procedures, training content, and field execution
Track and report training compliance and effectiveness
Documentation & Procedure Management Own and continuously improve plant procedures, work instructions, and documentation systems
Lead periodic reviews and updates of operating procedures to reflect current best practices
Improve document control structure, including folder architecture, accessibility, and version control (leveraging proposed improvements)
Ensure field usability of procedures (clarity, accuracy, and operator-friendly format)
Operational Readiness & Red Tag Discipline Lead unit red tag (LOTO) drills, ensuring operational readiness and compliance
Develop, document, and standardize red tag processes and training
Audit execution quality and drive continuous improvement in isolation practices
Maintain documentation and records for compliance and learning
Daily Operations Support Assist Operations team in day-to-day plant activities to ensure safe and efficient execution
Provide troubleshooting support and reinforce adherence to procedures and standards
Act as a bridge between operations, maintenance, and engineering
Turnaround (TA) & Outage Support Support TA planning, including scope development, procedure readiness, and workforce preparation
Assist in maintenance outage coordination and execution readiness
Ensure lessons learned are captured and embedded into future planning
Leadership Backfill & Continuity Backfill frontline leadership roles
Provide leadership during critical operations, outages, or staffing gaps
Reinforce a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence