Job Listing: Production Group Leader

Job Area:	Plant Operations and Maintenance View other jobs in Plant Operations and Maintenance
Department:	Production/Plant Operations
Location:	Savannah, Georgia - USA
Position Number:	TRX0809-036
Post Date:	Sep 17 2008

Candidate Qualifications

This position requires reading, writing and math skills comparable to those of a high school education, and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in plant operations, including three years of supervisory experience, or in lieu of plant operations experience, completion of a college degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline plus a minimum of three years of related experience is required. A thorough knowledge of plant operations, good verbal and written communications skills and sound human relations skills are required in this position.

Job Description

Position is responsible for the day-to-day operations in a designated production unit, under the direction of the Operations Manager. Also, the position is responsible for meeting established goals for production, safety, quality, environmental and housekeeping in a cost effective manner. Instructs production supervisors regularly concerning continuance of operation on a 24-hour basis. Specific responsibilities include:

OPERATIONS EXECUTION:

• Direct and prioritize production activities.

• Responsible for achieving production goals within the expense budget, which includes cost of maintaining equipment, raw materials usage, hourly overtime and safety operating supplies.

• Provide input, control and monitor area budgets and initiate corrective actions to eliminate negative variances.

MAINTENANCE INVOLVEMENT:

• Audit safe work permits and ensure safe work practices are followed.

• Ensure coordination between production and maintenance plans.

PROCESS PARAMETER MANAGEMENT:

• Ensure that manufacturing equipment is operating within specifications to retain and improve compliance with ISO certification.

• Monitor and document process operating parameters to achieve quality assurance and improve process efficiencies.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Support and maintain the plant safety program through day-to-day safety contacts with employees and department safety meetings, ensure assigned work areas are safe, SAP requirements are observed and reports submitted.

• Ensure area is in environmental compliance in accordance with EAP and ensure timely submission of all reports.

TEAM MANAGEMENT/IMPROVEMENT:

• Effectively deal with employee relations issues, including writing performance appraisals, staffing and managing the progressive disciplinary process.

• Plan and execute training plans for team leaders and ensure that cross training activities are maximized.

ASSIGNED REPORTING:

• Ensure documentation is submitted for deviations from accepted operating practices.

• Monitor work schedules and review overtime.

• Compile and post production statistics. Coordinate with PTS, quality, plant engineering and maintenance engineering in trouble shooting area of concerns and for development and improvement of area quality and procedures.

How to Apply for This Position

Interested applicants should first download the EEO Data Reporting form and submit the form with a copy of their resume to jobs@tronox.com on or before November 30, 2008. To be considered for this position, the application must reference Position Number TRX0809-036. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.