Operations Team Leader

SunCoke Energy•East Chicago, IN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Directs and coordinates activities of all hourly employees during a shift in processing materials, repair and or manufacturing products (Coke) and/or steam, in an industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of all Standard Operations Procedures
Basic Mechanical aptitude
Ability to use a computer
High School Diploma
At least 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a Union environment
Must know how to operate heavy equipment and or industrial equipment
Valid driver’s license (for driving company vehicle on plant site)

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of all personnel on shift / in the Plant
Communicating with and be aware of all persons in the Plant and their whereabouts
Continuous upkeep and update on all safety procedures
Fully comply and follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the union
Supervise Crew members, Senior Product Technicians and other hourly employees
Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products; including coordination of all activities necessary, per Turn, to ensure that batteries and all necessary Ovens are pushed and charged according to the Pushing Schedule
Report, investigate and communicate all accidents, incidences and problematic issues with the proper personnel
Prepares operational and staffing schedules to coordinate manufacturing activities, including preparation of overtime schedules, to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
Per Turn, completes and reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Directs the inspection machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
Reviews and assures compliance to standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards
Ability to work the schedule required by a 24/7 Operations (8, 10, 0r 12 hour shifts)
Engage the hourly workforce in a manner that discourages the need for third party representation
Troubleshoot bottlenecks, conveyor belts and loading/unloading of coke ovens
Foster quality and safety focus in others
Make adjustments to payroll hours
Provide regular performance feedback to subordinates and develops subordinates skills/knowledge to encourage growth
Prepare the Plant for the next Turn assuring readiness to be operational
Assure crews are fully staffed and equipped to perform their functions
Make the necessary adjustments to quickly respond to break ins
Manage overtime and call people in to work overtime as needs require
Open communication with customer in regards to production and coordinating efforts assuring smooth transition of the product (COKE)
Act as Operations Manager while on “Back” Shifts
Coordinate cross functionally and externally to our partners and contractors as needed