Production Superintendent

Job Description: · Direct supervisor of the Production Department personnel, including setting appropriate goals and performance criteria. · Production Planning- Plans and directs the production scheduling. · Quality Assurance- Monitors and directs personnel ensuring the process produces a product in compliance with customer requirements. · Personnel Training- Oversees Production Department personnel training. · Personnel Management- Oversee and direct the hiring, scheduling, and training of all Production Department personnel. · Safety- Direct the Production Department safety program, by conducting and review weekly meetings, inspections, and correcting unsafe conditions and / or situations. · Environmental- Monitor and direct all environment issues to ensure that the plant meets local, state, and federal regulations. · Equipment Inspection- Monitor and direct the inspection of process equipment. · Participate in the development of the Annual Operating Plan. Monitor and direct the production department to ensure that its meets the plant Annual Operating Plan. · Company Policies- Implement all department, plant and company policies and procedures. · Maximize and optimize production process condition efficiency in coordination with market/sales demands. · Process Monitoring- Inspect all process equipment to ensure proper operation on a continuous basis · Process Reporting- Ensure that all require reporting has been completed in a timely and accurate manner. · Process Equipment Operation- Monitor and direct safe and proper process equipment operation. · Off-Spec Reprocessing- Monitoring and directing the processing and handling of Off-Spec material, rerun, and prevention of Storage Tank contamination. · Process Control- Ensure that the product is in compliance with customer requirements. · Maintenance Activities- Monitor and direct all maintenance activities to ensure efficient and safe operations of the production units. · Operational Supplies- Monitor and direct the management of all operating supplies. · Housekeeping- Survey responsible process areas and perform housekeeping to maintain plant facilities in a safe and orderly condition. · Establish key performance indicators for the department. · Meet annual operating plan budget and performance objectives. · Develop and update succession plan. CHARACTERISTICS · High energy level, self-motivating, team player, with an excellent work ethic. · Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage both people and situations. · Self-confident and secure to be able to identify and correct problems through good troubleshooting techniques. Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including demonstrated success in a similar role with a carbon black manufacturer or other Chemical/Petrochemical manufacturer having engaged in these same activities. · Effective PC and PC-application software skills. · Effective communicator, both oral and written. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) 6% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Referral program Relocation assistance Vision insurance