Processor Lead

Ascend Performance Materials Operations • Decatur, AL

275d

About The Position

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of our customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution with five manufacturing facilities in the United States. The primary purpose of the Sr. Operators is to act as point of contact for the area and coordinate day-to-day activities, including work schedules, overtime and other administrative duties. These are working team lead positions, and the individuals will continue to perform regular shift assignments as well as direct shift activities.

Requirements

• Minimum, Step H4-4 certification - preference given to full certification.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• 3 years Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership in driving Ascend's zero-incident safety culture through safe work practices and operator engagement.
• Exhibits solid leadership in driving Ascend's zero-incident safety culture through safe work practices and operator engagement.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) as needed to drive safety & area performance.
• Functions as a technical resource for the area.
• Takes ownership of area goals and leads the shifts' efforts to achieve those goals.
• Provides effective communication throughout the organization.
• Act as area point of contact & assists in coordinating day-to-day activities.
• Drive successful training and certification progression for team.
• Identify and champion the use of best-in-class and lean/six sigma based work processes to drive area toward entitlement performance.

Benefits

• Access to on-site medical clinics at U.S. facilities.
• Global wellness rewards program.
• Employee-driven recognition plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed