Operations Area Owner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitors and directs work activities within areas of responsibility, ensuring work is performed in a safe and efficient manner and that areas of responsibility are maintained in a neat and orderly condition. Ensures compliance with company plant and safety rules.

• Plans operations, establishes priorities and sequences for shift activities. Coordinates production activities with other departments and personnel as necessary to maximize operations in a safe and environmentally compliant manner, within budget and according to customer needs.

• Maintains compliance with appropriate federal, State and local safety and/or environmental regulations, reports and notifies appropriate plant personnel of any deviations per established standards; maintains appropriate records and reports as required by regulations.

• Ensures compliance with SSEP program requirements, conducts meeting as required, audits SSEP activities for quality and conformance with program requirements and expectations.  Trains and coaches team members in efficient work procedures, safe work practices, and good housekeeping practices through use of SunCoke Way (visual management, 5S, etc.).  Coaches and encourages development and growth of skills and abilities. 

• Facilitate and participate in incident investigations as required (i.e. RCFA), including reporting incidents to appropriate personnel, completing required documentation, recommending and implementing corrective actions, and communicating findings as appropriate.

• Assist operations team members in developing operations documents including SOPs , JSA’s and checklists.

• Trains and coaches team members in efficient work procedures, safe work practices, and good housekeeping practices through use of the SunCoke Way (visual management, 5S, autonomous maintenance, etc). Coaches and encourages development and growth of skills and abilities.  

• Evaluates the efficiency of working procedures, manpower utilization and cost control measures, making recommendations and implementing actions to improve efficiency.  Track and analyze operating data.

• Monitors, reviews, prepares and analyzes reports and data to identify trends,  root cause analysis (RCA), or non-compliance;  recommending and implementing corrective actions accordingly. 

• Conduct regular crew meetings to establish effective communication among crew both on shift and between shifts; working with other leaders and team members in developing effective procedures and programs to maintain effective communications.

• Works effectively with Team Members, consulting with HR, Department Manager, or other parties as necessary

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities  to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or a related field from a four-year college or university; 7-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Previous leadership experience required.

• Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Reasoning Ability: : Ability to define and solve  problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).  Knowledge of manufacturing software preferred.

• Leader Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning , assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.   

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with noise level in some areas high.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

 The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Salary Range $88,000.00 - $132,000.00

This document does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed within this position and is subject to modification.