Superintendent, Operations

CF Industries•Woodward, OK

About The Position

The Production Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the production plan (budget) for the Upgrade Plants is met safely, efficiently, on time, and cost-effectively. The position directs, develops, and manages the Production Department to achieve the safe, timely production, storage, and shipment of product in the correct quantity, quality, and cost. Safe operations, planning, coordination, communication, and control are major responsibilities. The role maintains effective safety, cost-control, reporting, and workforce training and development programs; monitors plant operations and takes corrective action; and directs or recommends changes to processes, equipment, procedures, or staffing. It also manages operational planning, department budgeting, turnaround and outage planning, production strategy, employee development, and internal controls. The Superintendent works closely with the Production Manager and other departments, and coaches and develops Production Department Supervisors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Supervisory experience in chemical manufacturing processes.
Effective leadership skills.
Exposure to project management and implementation.
Effective English communication skills, including conversation, written documents, and interaction with peers and supervisors.
Familiarity with applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
Physical capability and willingness to excel in a team setting.
Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills.
Strong computer-related skills.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
Self-motivation to advance to the highest level possible.
High-functioning engineering knowledge or technical plant knowledge and related work experience.
Availability and willingness to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Embrace safety and environmental stewardship as core leadership values.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with other departments at Woodward to obtain support for departmental objectives.
Develop and maintain effective employee relations.
Maintain programs for safety, cost control and reporting, and workforce training, development, and utilization.
Monitor plant operating conditions and take corrective actions to meet department objectives.
Direct or recommend changes to plant processes, equipment, procedures, or staffing to meet departmental objectives.
Execute a succession plan for the Unit’s operations leadership.
Oversee progression and training planning for operations technicians.
Prepare and administer the department budget and assist the Production Manager with area budgeting and short- and long-term planning.
Assist the Production Manager with turnaround and outage plans.
Participate in CF’s production best practices.
Coordinate the performance of the Production Department.
Prepare operating strategies to meet the production plan.
Coach and develop Production Department Supervisors.
Maintain effective communications and working relationships with employees throughout the plant.
Mobilize quickly while exercising good judgment and avoiding impulsive actions.
Act on personal initiative and coordinate actions with the Production Manager’s plans.
Work independently in a highly interdependent environment.
Develop and implement operational plans for maintenance turnarounds, employee development, and timely, efficient product production.
Establish and implement processes and procedures that meet departmental internal-controls requirements, and ensure they are followed.
Work with the Internal Controls Department to identify deficiencies, determine whether new processes or procedures are needed, and assess adherence.
Develop and implement corrective actions for departmental internal controls as necessary.