Operations Supervisor - Night Shift

Chemtrade•Syracuse, NY

2d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Night Shift Operations Supervisor directs evening operations personnel at Chemtrade’s Syracuse Nitrite production plant. The role troubleshoots equipment and operating problems; reviews operating data; monitors raw-material utilization and production yields; and supports efficient production of quality products. The supervisor monitors environmental compliance across air, water, and solids and participates in Responsible Care programs to maintain safe working conditions for employees and the environment. The role prepares, updates, and reviews operating procedures and coordinates operations and maintenance activities to meet department goals for budgets, production schedules, and raw-material consumption. The supervisor oversees production within unit limits and regulatory permits, provides process knowledge and technical training to personnel, tracks production and consumption rates, controls operating costs, investigates deviations, and initiates corrective actions and process improvements. The role also supports audits, safety activities, maintenance and engineering work, product and raw-material receiving and unloading, and the timely shipment of regulated materials and wastes. The position reports to the Operations Manager and follows a 4-on, 4-off schedule.

Requirements

Plant operations or maintenance background in the chemical industry, or extensive knowledge and experience in chemical plant operations.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to act independently and on own initiative.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement in safety, environment, customer service, operations, and quality performance.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience in a related management position is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and direct production, ensuring the unit operates within its limits and in accordance with regulatory permits.
Provide technical training and assistance to operations personnel and share plant process knowledge.
Track production and unit consumption rates and control operating costs.
Review operating data daily, report and investigate deviations from set operating parameters, and initiate corrective actions.
Identify and initiate process and production improvements and modifications.
Assist the Operations Manager in improving plant operations’ effectiveness and efficiency, and provide vacation relief for the Operations Manager.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and operating problems in the unit.
Monitor environmental emissions and wastewater discharge.
Train operations personnel to perform their duties safely and ensure they receive required regulatory, safety, and environmental training.
Support and participate in required training initiatives.
Update and develop operating procedures and process or equipment changes to improve plant operations.
Assist with PHA reviews and regulatory, environmental, safety, and ISO audits, and ensure resulting action items and actions arising from safety incidents are completed.
Attend and conduct safety meetings and plant-area inspections, and ensure resulting action items are completed.
Assist Maintenance and Engineers with C.A.R. work and design and evaluate unit operations for process improvements.
Oversee receiving and unloading of products and raw materials.
Ensure regulated materials and wastes are shipped out of the plant within permitted time.
Perform other duties as assigned.