Production Superintendent

Westlake•Calvert City, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. The purpose of the production superintendent is to plan, implement, coordinate and direct operating and maintenance activities of the south area (vinyls).

Requirements

Ten years progressive operating experience, to include knowledge and skills related to the petrochemical and plastic industries
A minimum of five years' experience as a supervisor/manager

Responsibilities

Plans, implements, coordinates and directs operating activities of unit to optimize product quality and volume
Plans, implements, coordinates and directs maintenance activities concerning Unit operations
Issues written instructions to ensure continuity of operations and maintenance of the Unit
Investigates mechanical and process failures or shortcomings to determine cause and procedure to prevent recurrence
Directs the performance of the shift supervisors
Reviews and revises standard operating procedures as necessary
Generates all shift, vacation, training and personnel schedules for Unit operations
Ensures safety of the unit and personnel
Monitors employee vacations and ensures compliance with Company rules and regulations
Supports training activities to achieve promotion and developmental opportunities for employees
Recommends yearly capital budget requests and assists in planning yearly operating budget
Set goals and objectives for improvement of product quality and volume
Maintains effective working relations with Maintenance and Quality Control
On 24-hour call for entire Plant every fourth weekend