Job Description: MAIN FUNCTION: • Monitors and controls the manufacturing processes ensuring product is in compliance with customer requirements. • Direct supervisor of the Production Department personnel. • Supervise the entire plant operations during non-business times, including Production, Maintenance, Shipping & Laboratory areas. • Support the management of feedstock inventories, employee training, and the plant quality system. Conduct plant inspections to reduce unit downtime while improving efficiencies. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Functional Responsibilities • Direct Supervision of Production department personnel. • Process Monitoring- Inspect all process equipment to ensure proper operation & efficiency. • Process Work Instructions and Reports- Implement all work instructions, and complete all necessary reporting. • Process Equipment Operation- Monitor and direct safe and proper process equipment operation. • Acceptable implementation of all Production Department, and Plant policies. • Off-Spec Reprocessing- Processing and handling of Off-Spec material, rerun, and prevention of quality Storage Tank contamination. • Process Control- Ensure that the product is in compliance with customer requirements. • Direct production unit(s) shutdowns and startups. • Supervise product loading and oil unloading activities during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. • Safety- Conduct weekly safety meetings, correct unsafe conditions, and implement all safety policies. • Environmental- Observe, and take actions to mitigate fugitive emissions related events or conditions. • Housekeeping- Survey responsible process areas and perform housekeeping to maintain plant facilities in a safe and orderly condition. CHARACTERISTICS • High energy level, self-motivating, team player, with an excellent work ethic. • Strong supervisory skills with the ability to effectively manage both people and situations. • Self-confident and secure to be able to identify and correct problems through good troubleshooting techniques. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering preferred. • Three to five years previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. • One to two years of Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. • Effective PC and PC-application software skills.