Process Team Leader

Halocarbon Life Sciences LLC • North Augusta, SC

10d

About The Position

This position is responsible for indirectly overseeing the operation of assigned standard operating processes in the manufacturing of oils, specialty chemicals, and anesthetics by taking a lead role in the training of operators and troubleshooting processes in need of additional assistance.
The Operations Process Team Leader is responsible for the following:
1) Adhere to and enforce plant safety requirements. Promote the E3 safety culture.
2) Fill in on standard operating processes as needed when operators are short staffed.
3) Backup the Operations Shift Supervisor.
4) Lead, develop, and train shift operators.
5) Coach operators, recommending disciplinary action when required.
6) Update operating reports and key process indicators.
7) Troubleshoot process problems and escalate as needed.
8) Own process metrics, production volume, and downtime for assigned processes while on shift. 9) Work directly with process owners on optimization of units and process control.
10) Report and investigate incidents.
11) Develop and sustain good housekeeping practices with team members.
12) Demonstrate and promote Halocarbon’s Core Values of Caring, Curiosity, Collaboration, and Competitive Spirit.
13) Ensure all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Process Safety Management (PSM),
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations are followed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of experience in a specialty chemical manufacturing environment required.
• Must be able to respond to an incident while wearing self-contained breathing apparatus within a totally encapsulated emergency suit (level A gear) and use readily available fall protection equipment (current standard fall protection and rescue equipment is rated at 310 pounds).
• Must be able to use all available or assigned personal protective equipment and tools.
• Must be capable of lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to use equipment within its design limits (weight limit on a ladder, for example).
• Must be capable of working in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) with or without full acid gear.
• Must be able to work in an environment where chemical odors may exist at permissible threshold limits of exposure.
• Must be able to evacuate the plant, reporting to appropriate assigned muster point, in the event of an emergency or drill.
• Must be able to handle hazardous chemicals on a regular basis.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication abilities and excellent analytical abilities.
• Must be able to qualify for regulatory permits and licenses as needed for assigned job duties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• cGMP knowledge is required.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be available in emergencies and periodically outside of scheduled working hours.
• Computer knowledge is required including basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work without supervision on trained tasks.
• Daily supervision and reporting to Operations Shift Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of chemical processes/alarm monitoring/recorded process data.
• Develop and train personnel on all SOP process knowledge related to assigned areas.
• Troubleshoot process problems.
• Keep up with key performance indicators.
• Complete safety training
• LOTO, drive maintenance repairs, complete all assigned PMs
• There will be other responsibilities as the job progresses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED