Operations Lead
We are looking for
Rain Carbon Inc.:
Rain Carbon Inc. is a leading global producer of carbon products and advanced materials that are essential to countless industrial processes and manufactured products.
We are a resourceful, reliable and responsible partner that transforms the byproducts of other industries into usable, high-value products. Our businesses have spent the past 150 years anticipating changes in customer requirements. We have watched technological advancements stretch the imagination of what’s possible. And we are constantly using our experience and innovation to develop essential raw materials that enable customers to introduce cutting-edge products and meet evolving societal and regulatory demands.
Our global businesses include administrative and sales offices in China, India and the United States of America. We have carbon and advanced materials production and processing facilities in Belgium, Canada, Germany, India, Poland, Russia and the United States.
We build collaborative, long-term relationships and ensure our customers’ market success by delivering consistent high quality products and customized product solutions. Rain Carbon Inc. and each of our global locations have an exceptional track record of reliability and a culture of responsibility to customers, suppliers, employees and communities.
Rain Carbon Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits plan, as well as, an incredible company culture!
Rain Carbon, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Rain Carbon, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Purpose of the job
Responsible for the operations of the plant by monitoring, directing and assessing operations personnel. Reports directly to the Plant Manager and works in unison with other plant and company personnel to ensure safe, environmentally responsible and efficient operation of the plant. Assists or helps perform other roles (such as SH&E, AA,etc) as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
Reports directly to the Robinson Plant Manager. Leads all plant operators. Deals directly with the Production Control, Maintenance Supervisor, SH&E Coordinator, Plant Engineer, corporate personnel, contractors, suppliers, lab and the community.
· Safety – OSHA Recordables, Safety Incidents
· Environmental – Compliance with environmental permits, environmental incidents
· Quality – RD and other quality parameter conformance
· Operating Factor – Actual vs budget operating factor
· Responsible for front-line supervision of Operations workforce.
· Accountable for the execution of Operations activities and performance
· Managing personnel – communicate performance expectations, hold people accountable for their performance, monitor and document performance (good and bad), timely follow-up of personnel issues, enforces policies, rules, and regulations, ability to implement change in a reluctant environment
· Responsible for the training and professional development of operational workforce
· Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental documentation procedures and requirements
· Accountable for ensuring compliance with plant policies and procedures in accordance with ISO standards
· Monitor Production to ensure that product meets customer specifications/needs, while optimizing process parameters.
· Participate in hiring process and leading personnel
· Assist in planning of manpower, material and equipment for routine operational activities.
· Ensure compliance in meeting daily and scheduled operations checklist and preventive maintenance work notifications.
· Provide resources for incident investigation and procedure review/revision process
· Responsible for inventorying/ordering operating supplies (oils, greases, etc)
· Seek opportunities to maximize plant operations efficiency and reliability
· Own the process unit; review all requests for changes to the equipment, operating systems, and process parameters.
· Participate in housekeeping, safety and environmental audits and execution of corrective action related to those audits.
Job requirements
2+ years of experience in a production environment. Must have 2+ years of experience with environmental, quality, safety, housekeeping, and training. Production experience in the chemical industry is a plus. Operational knowledge of coke calcining is a plus. Requires good interpersonal skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and time management skills. Management experience is a plus. Computer skills: Microsoft Office 2010; statistical analysis is a plus; SAP experience is a plus. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
Please apply below!
Interested?
If you want to make a difference, value a genuine team effort and an incredible company culture, then apply to Rain CII now via our application portal. We are looking forward to receiving your application!