Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor jobs in Des Moines, IA

Description

Reports to: Plant Manager

Position summary & purpose

Responsible for the Supervision of night shift plant operations helping the team meet 1) Safety, 2) Quality, and 3) Production goals.

Responsibilities and Tasks

· Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring everyone complies with safety/health policies and procedures. Act as liaison with EHS manager regarding all required reporting from night shift activities.

· Work with all corresponding Departments to ensure good communication and teamwork is maintained within Calcium Products. Not limited to maintenance, safety, training and operations.

· Accomplish department objectives by supervising staff and organizing and monitoring work processes.

· Ensure plant personnel follow standard work Identified in their SOP’s. Work with employees and plant manager to make corrections/updates when needed.

· Address employee safety concerns, job performance, and overall attitude. Ensure the plant manager is informed of any issues and corrective actions taken.

· Ensure products meet quality requirements through execution of quality procedures and regular quality checks/measures.

· Deliver effective communication, and recognition for achievement.

· Participate in troubleshooting and repairs (as needed) to ensure production goals are met or exceeded. Ensure the repair form is filled out for proper tracking and repair parts ordering.

· Ensure all areas of the operation (parts, tools, etc.) and offices are well organized and clean.

· Ensure execution of preventative maintenance plan to improve plant uptime and efficiency.

· Be visible, responsive, and available in the operations to support the night shift personnel

· Ensure all employees receive comprehensive training to include cross training in all aspects of plant activities.

Requirements

Education, Skills and Experience

· High School or equivalent required.

· Proven track record of successfully leading teams in an operating environment

· Must have the ability to instill teamwork, build trust and respect without relying solely on authority

· Able to identify problems and exhibit good problem-solving skills following appropriate policies and procedures.

· Has a strong mechanical aptitude with experience in problem diagnosis and equipment repair. Welding skills are also a plus but not required.

· Good communication skills

· Familiar with continuous flow plant operations and technologies

· Computer literate including Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel