Superintendent III, Operations, Sweeny Refinery

Phillips 66 • Sweeny, TX

2d • $141,300 - $172,700 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Operations Superintendent, you will lead multi-shift manufacturing operations to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective production. In this role, you guide a skilled workforce, integrate production processes across departments, and maintain alignment with business goals while driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 6 or more years of production or manufacturing experience
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, workflow, and process-related issues
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to comply with travel up to 5%
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to operate company vehicle on site premises and/or public roads up to 5%
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and perform occasional duties.
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to transport articles up to 50 pounds
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines, around chemicals and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat, and in harsh weather conditions
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment
• Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to maintain face daily for proper respirator/face mask seal (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Energy, Oil and Gas, or heavy industrial manufacturing sectors
• Proficiency with SAP or other production management systems
• Demonstrated success improving production flow, methods, or manufacturing processes
• Strong communication, planning, and conflict management skills to support diverse teams
• Experience coordinating multi-shift or multi-department production activities

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities across assigned shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable execution of manufacturing plans while maintaining output, quality, and cost targets.
• Oversee and integrate production processes, equipment performance, and workflow coordination across multiple shifts or departments to support continuous, balanced operations.
• Develop and adjust short-term production schedules, ensuring alignment of labor, materials, and machine loading with operational priorities and changing business needs.
• Coordinate closely with planning, maintenance, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, minimize downtime, resolve equipment or process disruptions, and maintain steady production flow.
• Guide, coach, and support production employees by providing clear expectations, performance feedback, and day-to-day direction to build capabilities and ensure accountability.
• Champion safety, health, and environmental compliance by reinforcing safe work practices, identifying hazards, and ensuring adherence to company and regulatory standards.
• Track production performance, analyze operational data, and recommend improvements to production flow, methods, or systems to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Identify and address noncompliance issues, escalating concerns as appropriate and ensuring corrective actions are implemented to maintain policy and regulatory alignment.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

What This Job Offers

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