Job description :
The primary purpose of the Production Engineering Supervisor is to drive safety, reliability, and efficiency in AN. The Production Engineering Supervisor adds direct value to the business by improving real-time unit performance in production, raw material usage, energy usage, quality, and daily KPI tracking.
The Production Engineering Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and correct prioritization of the technical resource team which includes AN Engineers and Specialists.
Additionally, the Production Engineering Supervisor is expected to be PSM certified and serve as a backup to the Operations Manager.
TARGETED OUTCOMES Maintain our right to operate through our Commitment to ZERO injuries, process safety or environmental events Drive unit performance to operational entitlement with respect to yields, usages, reliability, and quality Maintain accurate accounting of unit production losses and drive actions to correct Create a culture of employee engagement, teamwork, ownership, trust, creativity, innovation and growth
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to building a positive culture that values safety, reliability and sustainability
Track and drive unit regulatory compliance : PHA, Unit MOCs, RECs, KMS incident review and closure, environmental compliance
Drive optimization of costs and unit operations through Engineers and Specialists
Drive consistency through visible leadership, develop, and coach the manufacturing engineers and production specialists;
hold them accountable to their roles
Coordinate Engineer and Specialist work loads to ensure high priority items are completed in a timely manner Conduct and participate in ESSH audits and complete corrective actions for RECs
Drive targeted actions in response to performance gaps in KPIs
Serve as a back up to the Operations Manager for MOCs, Bypass Cards, and Deviations
Elevate issues that exceed unit capability to Production or Process Engineering for additional support Support capital management process
REPORTS TO Operations Manager
TEAM AN Engineers and Specialists
Qualifications : EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Education - BS or MS in Chemical Engineering
Experience - 5 years of experience. Chemical plant and utilities manufacturing experience highly preferred.
DESIRED CERTIFICATION Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
REQUIRED SKILLS & Knowledge
Strong knowledge of Systems - ASPEN products, heat transfer, hydraulics, etc.
Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management is essential
Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to innovate and solve complex problems
Willingness to provide after-hours support
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with cross-functional team
Why is This a Great Opportunity :
Major International Chemical Processing facility. Room for advancement. Houston Tx nearby.