Plant Lead-Chemical Operator

Resintech Inc•Camden, NJ

9d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead assists the Shift Supervisor in directing the work of a team of hourly production workers, including Operators, Plant Technicians, and Shift Mechanics on an assigned 12-hour shift. The Lead acts as an Operator when the Shift Supervisor is available, completes delegated tasks, and supports the Shift Supervisor's direction. The Lead serves as a backup Supervisor when the Shift Supervisor is unavailable. The Lead models safe behaviors, guides production procedures and activities, assigns work, enforces policies, and ensures safety, housekeeping, regulatory compliance, quality, and productivity, while also providing personnel and troubleshooting guidance. The Lead is expected to maintain a high-performing workforce in the Shift Supervisor’s absence. When backing up the Shift Supervisor, the Lead supervises personnel and resources to effectively and efficiently meet the shift production schedule and goals. The Lead reports to the Shift Supervisor and is located at Camden, NJ, U.S.A.

Requirements

5+ years of chemical batch processing
2+ years in leadership position with demonstration of oversight of a process/processes
Solid interpersonal skills
Solid commitment to safety and integrity
Solid knowledge of safety procedures
Solid problem-solving skills
Solid organizational skills
Solid ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Credits or certifications tied to manufacturing operations, STEM, and leadership
Awareness of OSHA PSM program or equivalent requirements (e.g. N.J. TCPA)
Ion-exchange resin or wastewater treatment experience
Working knowledge of basic process control systems, PLCs, and DCSs

Responsibilities

Sustain a culture of safety, housekeeping, and compliance within the Team and actively contribute to and support continuous improvement of that culture.
Reinforce clear performance expectations for strict compliance with safety standards, plant organization/cleanliness, environmental regulations, and industry-specific guidelines.
Ensure that OSHA regulations and other safety-related rules as well as housekeeping and environmental requirements are adhered to and enforced.
Conduct safety and housekeeping “rounds” to be visible to Team members and to be aware of plant conditions.
Ensure that equipment undergoing maintenance is made safe.
Sustain a culture of quality within the Team and actively contribute to and support continuous improvement of that culture.
Reinforce clear performance expectations for adherence to ResinTech’s ISO 9001 Quality program.
Reinforce that following and completing operating instructions and quality assurance documents is adhered to and enforced.
Conduct quality “rounds” to be visible to Team members and to be aware of product conditions.
Conduct visual inspections and sign offs as required by batch sheets.
Ensure that batch sheets turned in by Operators and Technicians are complete when backing up the Shift Supervisor.
Contribute to the investigation of quality non-conformances and incidents to assist in developing improvements to SOPs and practices.
Sustain a culture of collaboration within the Team and actively contribute to and support continuous improvement of that culture.
Manage a Team of approximately 15 employees including Operators, Technicians, and Shift Mechanics when backing up the Shift Supervisor.
Provide leadership and direction.
Reinforce clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and coaching in partnership with the Shift Supervisor.
Contribute to developing and maintaining a skilled, motivated, efficient, and high-performing Team.
Conduct routine “rounds” to be visible and available to Team members.
Direct shift production operations to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all processes when backing up the Shift Supervisor.
Allocate and optimize resources, including labor, materials, and equipment to meet production demands.
Monitor and report on production via accurate and complete Shift End Reports.
Utilize the Maintenance Management System (eMaint) to generate work orders.
Support work permitting for Shift Mechanics.
Collaborate with Shift Mechanics to organize, plan, and execute breakdown maintenance.
Sustain a culture of collaboration among shift Teams and actively contribute to and support continuous improvement of that culture.
Reinforce clear performance expectations for shift interaction, including shift exchanges, when backing up the Shift Supervisor.
Ensure that comprehensive, in person, at workstation shift changes are adhered to and enforced when backing up the Shift Supervisor.
Coordinate and collaborate with other Shift Supervisors, Leads, and Maintenance.
Engage with other Departments such as Lab, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, and others to sustain synergetic engagement, achieve high-quality production output, and align with achievement of Company goals.
Reinforce clear communication among Teams ensuring alignment with Company policies, objectives, and production goals.
Prepare and distribute incident reports promptly for incidents that occur when backing up the Shift Supervisor.
Prioritize personnel safety for any incidents during shift and follow escalation protocol to management as needed when backing up the Shift Supervisor.