Operations Team Leader

SunCoke Energy•Franklin Furnace, OH

About The Position

The Operations Team Leader oversees shift operations in a production plant, ensuring personnel safety, compliance with operating procedures and the bargaining union contract, and achievement of coking production schedules. The role supervises production employees, coordinates manufacturing and logistics activities, and works with internal and external partners to support safe, efficient operations and product quality. The position prepares staffing and operational schedules, including overtime schedules, and reviews shift production and operating reports. It directs equipment inspections, addresses operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems, and investigates and communicates accidents, incidents, and other issues. The Team Leader also conducts crew meetings as needed and collaborates with the Human Resources Manager to resolve worker issues. The role directly supervises 10–25 Production employees and carries out shift-lead duties under company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems. An associate degree or equivalent, plus 3–5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination, is specified. The employer offers competitive pay and benefits for employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid company holidays. Supplemental programs include optional life insurance for eligible family members, supplemental disability coverage, legal services, identity protection, critical illness, hospital and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, chronic condition support programs, a 24/7 employee assistance program, and telemedicine services.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and 3 to 5 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of all personnel on shift and in the plant, maintain awareness of personnel whereabouts, and keep safety procedures current.
Understand and follow all Standard Operations Procedures and comply with the bargaining union contract.
Supervise crew members across all classifications and directly supervise 10–25 Production employees.
Plan production operations, priorities, and manufacturing sequences, coordinating shift activities so batteries and ovens are pushed and charged according to the Pushing Schedule.
Comply with state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
Coordinate efforts between the material handler, the Power Company in its cogeneration capacity, and the primary customer.
Conduct staff and crew meetings as required.
Report, investigate, and communicate accidents, incidents, and problematic issues to the appropriate personnel.
Prepare operational and staffing schedules, including overtime schedules, to meet production and product-quality specifications.
Complete and review shift production and operating reports; resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Direct inspections of machines and equipment to ensure specified operational performance and optimum utilization.
Manage inbound and outbound train schedules for dumping and reloading.
Review and ensure compliance with standard operational and working practices; observe workers to ensure compliance.
Work collaboratively with the Human Resources Manager to resolve worker issues in a timely manner.
Direct and participate as a team member in meeting or exceeding coking production schedules.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.