Production Unit Manager

Atalco Gramercy Operations1111 E Airline HwyGramercy, LA 70052, USADescription Atalco is the leading producer of Alumina in the United States. Our Gramercy refinery produces 1.2 million tons a year of smelter grade alumina (SGA) for the production of aluminum as well as chemical grade alumina (CGA) which is used in a wide array of industrial applications.We are currently seeking a Production Unit Manager for our Gramercy, Louisiana refinery.Job Summary / Objective This role is responsible for providing leadership and operational support to the assigned unit in the plant. In this role, the Unit Manager will provide direction and leadership to shift crew managers and their crews of operators. He / She will ensure that best practices are followed including but not limited to the following : Planning and scheduling complianceSupport permitting when necessaryWork productivity and efficiency across departmentsResidual life improvements and trackingDaily management system support and trackingSafety system management including daily walks, MSHA compliance, workplace exam conformance, hazard identification, and JHS committee actionsTracking open reliability items and driving follow upProviding TA support as necessaryFilling in for the unit manager as neededEnvironmental compliance and reportingEmployee coaching, training, mentoring, and consoling as necessary with HR supportProviding trend reporting on these areas and developing corrective actions to achieve compliance. These plans may include training, auditing, process modifications, and research to develop improving standard practices.Essential Functions / Qualities / SkillsAbility to lead by example, “walk the talk”Follow a PDCA approach to project managementMust possess high character and display a value set that matches the plant visionMust be able to drive ownership and accountability to all team membersMust have a never-ending drive towards improvement and never be satisfied with the status quo, with emphasis on housekeepingMaintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and / or transport our products.Creating and managing a budget including a 5-year forecast, annual recommendation of expected requirements, and monthly review and commentary on YTD budget performance.Review and adjust process and equipment parameters to assure conformance to monthly production plan. Review daily priorities to ensure that resources are allocated to achieve safety, environmental, production, raw materials, energy, and quality goals.Review all aspects of daily work to ensure that resources are efficiently allocated so that work is completed safely, production resources are maintained, and operations are maintained with the least cost.Identify and implement best in class operating practices that support Manufacturing Excellence principles.Review the work of direct reports and their staff ensuring compliance with the United Steel Workers agreement and all Atalco policies and procedures.Ensure that Process Safety and Risk Management principles are incorporated into the foundation of department operations.Education / Training RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentBachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or other related degreePreferred candidates are experienced in working in a major Chemical Process Facility that has typical unit operations including reactors, evaporation, heat interchange, solids-liquids separation, crystal formation, powerhouse, and calcination and must have supervisory experience over a wide array of employees and functions.Supervision in a union represented facility is a plus but not required.At least 5-7 years of experience in Operations / Production within an industrial / manufacturing environmentAt least 4 years of supervision and management experience#J-18808-Ljbffr