Shift Production Coordinator
About The Position
The Shift Production Coordinator reports to the Technical Director and is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable day-to-day operation of the Gramercy plant in accordance with established standards, procedures, and plans. The role oversees and coordinates technical processes and projects across units and works closely with Unit Superintendents, Technical Teams, Production Shift Supervisors, and Maintenance Supervisors to develop and follow daily and weekly schedules, maintain plant conditions, and coordinate production adjustments. The coordinator leads operational coordination, monitors technical and quality performance, supports plant-floor results, and manages production flow and rates while considering risk. The role also supports workforce development, incident investigations, maintenance coordination, management of change, procedure updates, and emergency plant operations. The position serves as an active member of the plant hurricane and freeze teams.
Requirements
- Five or more years of refinery experience.
- Well-developed mechanical ability to inspect and troubleshoot plant equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to complete tasks, lead an operating crew, and troubleshoot process units.
- Good oral and written communication skills for working with staff, contractors, the Operations Manager, Maintenance, EHS, and the Lab.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or another technical field is required; a combination of education and experience in technical roles at an alumina refinery will be considered.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals in all units of measure.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information; write reports and basic business correspondence; present information effectively; and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Must successfully complete Atalco Gramercy’s required drug screening and physical examination.
- TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) is required prior to offer acceptance.
- MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training must be completed upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and experience with the Bayer Process is strongly preferred.
- At least three years of prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead coordinator meetings and report to the organization during the shift, emphasizing priorities that advance safety, environmental, quality, cost-control, and production goals.
- Act as an extension of the management and leadership team and proactively drive key business results on the plant floor.
- Oversee, prioritize, and coordinate plant activities across units and departments to support safe, efficient, and reliable daily operations; escalate issues according to their criticality and severity.
- Ensure technical and quality KPIs and responses to alerts or deviations are followed across the plant site, and manage appropriate usage and efficiency targets.
- Lead unit startups, shutdowns, and emergency operations safely.
- Manage process flow and production rates to maximize results while managing associated risk.
- Ensure compliance with relevant policies and standards, including Management of Change (MOC) and business processes.
- Coach, mentor, develop, advise, and support the workforce continuously.
- Partner with Safety and Environmental to lead incident investigations, enter incident reports, and complete follow-up actions to improve performance and prevent recurrence.
- Communicate issues promptly, identify risk items, and define appropriate action plans.
- Track and monitor operational and technical KPIs, report deviations from targets, develop corrective actions, and work with the team to drive improvements.
- Make risk-based decisions affecting maintenance, operations, technical, and EH&S areas in consultation with stakeholders when decisions affect process areas.
- Notify the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager of abnormal operating situations or equipment malfunctions that affect efficient plant operation.
- Assist the Plant Manager with maintenance coordination, management of change, and procedure updates as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Serve as an active member of the plant hurricane and freeze teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
