Operations Lead

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Operations Lead supervises two or more full time employees in an assigned plant or department.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.
• Model professional behavior; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.
• Work flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Conduct laboratory analytical testing for product quality assurance/ control; and routine tests
• Operate, maintain, install and repair (automatic and semi-automatic machines) equipment including pumps, valves, gates, mixers, chemical feed, dust collector and odor control systems
• Monitor control panels, adjusts valves and gates.
• Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned areas.
• Monitor and document operating conditions/observations and data in shift log daily
• Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedure.
• Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances as directed and take corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently in compliance with given instructions and direction.
• Perform grab and go field tests in order to adjust chemical dosages for processes.
• Comply with appearance and dress policies to ensure a safe and professional work environment.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined by policy, work practices, and customer.
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment this includes: work area and equipment.
• Work effectively in a team environment and provide support and assistance to others.
• Assist with collecting data and completing reports/ projects to support business operations
• Lead special projects to improve safety, operations, and employee development
• Train other employees to safely and properly use equipment at site.
• Take initiative to offer solutions and assist in problem solving at site.
• Engage with customers within scope of responsibility to provide work updates and notifications.
• Commitment to promoting and creating a safety centric culture and positive work environment.
• Perform other job duties as requested to support business operations.