Production Superintendent

Company: Occidental Petroleum Corp.(Oxy)
Location: New Johnsonville
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION:Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda - key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States in 2021 for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Production Superintendent with our Occidental Chemical Corporation Plant located in New Johnsonville, TN.Essential Job Duties:* Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.* Provide direct supervision of Lead Technicians, Process Supervisors, and Subject Matter Coordinator.* Manage training needs for the Production Team by leading the New Johnsonville Training Steering Committee and Subject Matter Coordinator ensuring that all compliance and employee qualification requirements are completed.* Prepare and administer programs, methods, systems, and practices for reducing costs and improving employee and plant efficiency, safety, productivity, and reliability.* Interface with the Technical Department as necessary to recommend, prioritize, design, and install new processes and equipment as required to meet the long-term vision.* Manage the overall production plan for shutdowns. Develop (with process supervisors' input) detailed shutdown, decontamination, and start-up plans for major plant shutdowns. Provide technical assistance to the Process supervisor during planning for minor equipment/process shutdowns.* Provide direction on key parameters, maintenance priorities, plant operating instructions, capital planning and spending, fixed and variable cost goals, and safety issues.* Develop annual operating budget and control cost within budgeted limits, identify fixed cost reduction opportunities, prepare fixed cost analysis and report on fixed cost performance monthly.* Ensure consistency of operation, application of policies/procedures, and accountability across all shifts and among individuals.* Partner with plant management to establish equipment outage dates to allow efficient use of resources to perform outage work with external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply and with customers to minimize impact of planned and unplanned outages.* Partner with the maintenance department to identify, prioritize and schedule routine, capital and T/A maintenance work.* Support and fulfill the requirements of the plant's Food Safety program and ISO Quality System.Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.* B. S. degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical) with a minimum of five years plant process experience.* High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to read, write and speak in English.* Must be able to respond to off hour emergencies.* Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.* Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.Physical requirements* Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required.* Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator.* Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.Additional Desired Qualifications* Good working knowledge of SAPOccidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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