Shift Production Coordinator

Atalco Gramercy•Gramercy, LA

24d

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 meet daily and weekly schedules, maintain plant conditions, and coordinate production adjustments. The position provides leadership across plant operations, sets priorities supporting safety, environmental, quality, cost-control, and production goals, and monitors technical and operational performance. It coordinates unit startups, shutdowns, and emergency operations; manages process flow and production rates; supports incident investigations and corrective actions; and ensures compliance with relevant policies, standards, and business processes. The coordinator also coaches and develops the workforce, communicates operational risks and issues, and supports maintenance coordination, management of change, and procedure updates. A BS in Engineering or another technical field is required, though a combination of education and experience in technical roles at an alumina refinery will be considered. Five or more years of refinery experience and eligibility to work in the United States are required. TWIC is required prior to offer acceptance, and MSHA training must be completed upon hire. The successful candidate must also complete the employer’s required drug screening and physical examination.

Requirements

Five or more years of refinery experience.
A BS in Engineering or another technical field; a combination of education and experience in technical roles in an alumina refinery will be considered.
Well-developed mechanical ability to inspect plant equipment and perform troubleshooting activities.
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.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information; write reports and basic business correspondence; present information effectively and respond to questions from groups and individuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must successfully complete Atalco Gramercy’s required drug screening and physical examination.
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required prior to offer acceptance.
Must complete MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training 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, prioritizing safety, environmental, quality, cost-control, and production goals.
Act as an extension of the management and leadership team and drive key results on the plant floor.
Oversee, prioritize, and coordinate plant activities across units and departments to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable 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 startup, shutdown, and emergency operation activities safely.
Manage process flow and production rates to maximize results while managing associated risks.
Ensure compliance with relevant policies, standards, Management of Change requirements, and business processes.
Coach, mentor, develop, advise, and support the workforce.
Partner with Safety and Environmental teams 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.
Use a risk-based approach in decisions affecting maintenance, operations, technical, and EH&S areas, consulting relevant stakeholders when decisions affect process areas.
Notify the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager of abnormal operating situations or equipment malfunctions affecting 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.