Sustain an operating culture that has a high degree of safety awareness and environmental responsibility
Manage and develop Area Supervisors and Operations Engineers, and hold them accountable for day-to-day and technical leadership of the Area
Ensure Area Employees comply with site and corporate safety and environmental policies
Focus on continual improvement of the area
Ensure the needs of the Area are addressed proactively (Staffing, CAPEX, Maintenance, Costs, etc.)
Escalate issues as needed to minimize their impact
Review and approve MOCs, Incident reports, operating procedures, and category 3 work permits
Set daily / weekly priorities of the area
Prepare AOPs for the area
Generate operating plans so as to meet Business Team requirements
Regularly consult with Operations team, engineering, TR, environmental regarding capital projects related to HSE, continuity, growth, and cost reduction projects
Audit area permits and engage with field on housekeeping, JAS, FJO, 5S execution to ensure continuous improvement
Monitor and ensure regulatory compliance is met - PSM, RMP, DHS, etc
Monitor and ensure quality standards (ISO) are met in operating unit
Support the site in Journey to Excellence by driving improvements in operating discipline, systems, quality, costs, and HSE performance
Monitor utilizations of raw materials and ensure appropriate inventory management is in place
Provide overall leadership of the Operating Areas
Supervise activities to ensure safety, quality, required production, and environmental compliance of the production units in the Area
Engage in the proactive improvement of the Area
Communicate long term needs and priorities to Maintenance
Provide regular communications to Operations Analyst regarding logistical needs of Area and data required for production/regulatory reporting
Utilize technical expertise for continuous improvement of Area with Operations Manager
Understand and respond to production /quality requirements of Business Team
Enforce all site required programs / initiatives with Safety and Regulatory Advisors
Achieve Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Efficiency