Lead Production Technician

Pay range: $34 - 46/hour + annual bonus

Work Schedule: 3- 2 - 2 (12 hour shift: 7am - 7pm)

Recruiter: Nardia Francis / [email protected]

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Coordinates shift activities to meet production schedule for the shift and performs shift rounds multiple times per shift to ensure execution of plans.

Creates an environment that fosters team and individual empowerment.

Leads Start of Shift meetings to communicate priorities & general team communications.

Provides on-shift technical/process subject matter expertise.

Enhances shift skills and knowledge through coaching on process and equipment.

On-shift resource for quality issues.

Works with Production Supervisor to facilitate the integration of new shift team members, and establish Performance Measurement KPIs

Re-enforce the work process and work instructions are followed.

Ensure all Environmental, Safety and Health standards and regulations are met or exceeded.

Signs work permits

Uses IMS as a guide for work activities

Coaches team members on value assessments of tasks and service requests and facilitates first line conflict resolution

Provides technical/process subject matter expertise and focuses on quality related opportunities

Facilitates skill development of team members through coaching on process and equipment.

Participates in process related root cause or failure analysis. Knows how to drill down on business issues using the Sologic RCI methodology to identify root causes and then to put effective corrective actions in place.

Ensures work requests for maintenance or other services are clearly defined, scheduled, and completed.

Ensures startup and shutdown tasks align with plant operation activities.

Interacts with the Sales & Operations planning process. Provides input to the process and executes the results

Balances quality, productivity, manpower, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works with supervisors to continuously improve in all areas.

Maintains proper inventory levels- both product and raw materials and manufacturing

Acts as the first responder for equipment, process and general production issues. Uses best judgment to resolve these issues while taking the input and advice of operators that are more qualified to operate a particular process. Contact appropriate off-duty personnel when additional guidance is needed

Actively participates on ALAM’s emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry team member which requires wearing of a tight fitting full face respirator

Creates end of shift report

Cross-trained on approved functions

Independently initiates activities and responsibilities that contribute to the achievement of goals and consistent and defect-free results

Researches, develops and incorporates new ideas and process improvements into work

Work rotating shifts - day and/or nights and support other sites as needed

Must be and remain clean shaven at all times

Wear a full face tight fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or any other tight-fitting and/or supplied air respirators (SAR)

Successfully complete all assigned and required training

Ability to roll cylinders- Rolling cylinders requires an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand, and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it

Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and have the ability to climb ladders

Required Qualifications/Training:

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years of experience in a chemical process operations environment + qualified on process

Good verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with basic computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.

Performance-based Leadership skill set

Incident Commander Training – ICS200 minimum

Demonstrated ability to think and plan ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results

Qualified in process for minimum one year

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems

Demonstrated understanding of plant fire systems and alarms

Completed Hazmat technician level training from a certified body

Understanding of IMSand Plant Gas Monitoring system

Understanding of the plant specific Cylinder Handling Programs (PF, ERP, Cylinder Handling, PM)

Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders

Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test in order to wear a full face respirator as required

Ability to effectively and proficiently communicate both verbally and written in English

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years in a leadership role, preferably in a specialty chemical manufacturing environment

Sologic Root Cause Investigation experience

Track record of measuring performance against goals and standards (KPIs)

5S, LEAN manufacturing experience

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.