Lead Production Technician

Responsibilities

• Covers shift activities to meet production schedule and conducts shift rounds.
• Communicates priorities and general team communications during start of shift meetings.
• Provides technical/process expertise and resolves quality issues on the shift.
• Facilitates integration of new team members and establishes performance measurement KPIs.
• Ensures adherence to work process and instructions, and maintains environmental, safety, and health standards.
• Signs work permits and uses IMS as a guide for work activities.
• Coaches team members on task value assessments and conflict resolution.
• Facilitates skill development through coaching on process and equipment.
• Participates in process-related root cause or failure analysis.
• Ensures maintenance and other service requests are clearly defined, scheduled, and completed.
• Manages startup and shutdown tasks to align with plant operations.
• Engages in sales and operations planning and provides input to process improvement.
• Balances quality, productivity, manpower, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results.
• Works with supervisors to continuously improve processes and achieve consistent results.
• Maintains proper inventory levels, both product and raw materials.
• Responds to equipment, process, and general production issues.
• Uses best judgment to resolve issues and consults with more qualified operators.
• Trains on emergency response (ER) team and wears appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Creates end-of-shift reports and cross-trains on approved functions.
• Initiates activities and responsibilities to contribute to goal achievement and defect-free results.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience in a chemical process operations environment.
• Qualified on process and demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in basic computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.
• Completed Incident Commander Training (ICS200 minimum).
• Demonstrated ability to think and plan ahead, prepare action plans, and measure performance against goals and standards (KPIs).
• Experience in 5S, LEAN manufacturing, and Sologic Root Cause Investigation.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders, and pass a respiratory and physical test for wearing a full face respirator.

Qualifications

• Clean-shaven at all times.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Technical/process expertise.
• Communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Emergency response training.

Benefits

• Annual bonus.

Pay

$34 - 46/hour

Schedule

3-2-2 (12 hour shift: 7am - 7pm)