Job Description
Operations Supervisor
Full-time, Permanent
On-site
Location: Aliceville, AL
At Drax, we are working
towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future and you can help make this future a
reality.
If you are a team player, adaptable to change, and have a hands-on attitude,
join the team as an Operations Supervisor.
So, what will you be doing?
In this role, you will be responsible for supervising the production of
biomass in Southeast U.S manufacturing facility. Will manage a
crew of 8-12 operators on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern as their primary
duty. The individual will be required to perform maintenance activities on
equipment, administrative functions to support the site operations and provide
supervision to operations personnel.
The core responsibilities and duties include:
- Will manage a crew of 8-12 operators on a rotating
12-hour shift pattern as their primary duty. - Create a Safety culture that believes that all
incidents and occupational illnesses can be prevented - Support and implement the Drax Safety culture and Drax
Biomass policies. - Mandatory to learn and thoroughly understand the
“System Safety Rules” and appropriate Safety documents. - Become a “Senior Authorized Person”, who is responsible
for ensuring that adequate precautions are taken to provide “Safety from
the System” while work is being carried out. - Must perform specific roles and duties under the DBI
System Safety Rules (SSR). - Manage the crew performing operations and manufacturing
process of producing, handling, and storing biomass at Southeast U.S
manufacturing facility - Continuously encourage, seek, identify, and implement
the means and methods to improve plant productivity and efficiency without
compromising product quality, safety or environmental - Ensure that the biomass is produced in compliance with
the manufacturing and quality specifications - Communicate and support the philosophy of the
Continuous Improvement Process. - Must oversee and carry out the supervision of
maintenance activities as a Senior Authorized Person on pumps, valves,
fans, piping systems, compressors, conveying systems, etc. that are within
the “System”. - Responsible and accountable for the plant and equipment
that fall within the “System” problems can be solved safely, logically and
confidently. - Must be able to identify and assess all foreseeable
risks and implement control measures to an acceptable level to perform a
task. - Will be trained and required to be a
“1st Responder” for the facility - Implement housekeeping standards to minimize hazards
and to eliminate OSHA recordable and lost time injuries. - Develop training manuals and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP). - Schedule and maintain training records for all
employees on their respective crew. - Communicate to all employees on their respective crews
the Company’s expectations, business goals and organizational issues. - Oversee the completion of operator logs and records
where necessary to record plant inspections, adjustments, and operating
parameters daily. - Will provide recommendations regarding hiring and
discipline of employees on his respective crew. Participate in the
interview process for operator roles. - Review each crew member’s performance and provide
feedback - Recommend promotions and/or pay increases based off
performance. - Respond to crew member’s complaints and direct to crew
members to the appropriate personnel, as needed, such as the Manager
and/or Human Resources Manager. - Will be regularly put in situations to make sound
judgments on behalf of the business. - Will ensure that the crew maintains housekeeping to
Drax Biomass’s standards. - Must have the ability to work effectively within a
self-directed team framework. - Demonstrates interpersonal skills that enhance the team
approach to work and problem solving. - Must work flexible hours including at times working
longer hours, weekends, and holidays in a noisy industrial environment. - Possesses the ability to perform repetitive &
physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working
at heights, climbing, pushing, twisting, stooping).
Who you are?
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Technical degree preferred
- 2+ years industrial maintenance experience
- Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone
working environment, with minimal supervision - Must have a professional attitude and work well with
others - Promote a safe working environment and follow all
workplace and job safety procedures - Must be willing to work shift which includes weekends,
nights, and holidays
What’s it like to work at Drax?
- A competitive salary, with opportunities to grow your
experience and build an exciting career leading others. - A supportive team environment where you will
continuously learn and grow. - Great health and dental benefits starting from day one
at Drax! - A 401K matching plan to support your personal and
family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!). - A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax
performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.
If this role sounds good, we’d love to hear from
you! Click "Apply now"
We’re
committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face.
Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We
work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the
future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to
come.
Together, we make it happen.
At
Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued
and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively
work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and
establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for
all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter
their background. Find out more about our approach here.
How to apply:
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this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.
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