Production Superintendent

Responsibilities Direct supervisor of Production Department personnel, setting goals and performance criteria. Plan and direct production scheduling. Monitor and direct personnel to ensure production complies with customer requirements (QA). Oversee the hiring, scheduling, and training of all Production Department personnel. Direct the Production Department safety program, reviewing weekly meetings, inspections, and correcting unsafe conditions. Monitor environmental issues to ensure compliance with all regulations. Direct inspection of process equipment. Participate in development of the Annual Operating Plan and ensure the department meets its goals. Implement all department, plant, and company policies and procedures. Maximize and optimize production process efficiency in coordination with market/sales demands. Inspect all process equipment to ensure proper continuous operation. Ensure all reporting is completed timely and accurately. Monitor safe and proper operation of process equipment. Monitor and direct processing and handling of off‑spec material, rerun, and prevention of storage tank contamination. Ensure product compliance with customer requirements. Monitor and direct maintenance activities to ensure efficient and safe operations. Direct the management of all operating supplies. Perform housekeeping to maintain plant facilities in a safe, orderly condition. Establish key performance indicators for the department. Meet annual operating plan budget and performance objectives. Develop and update succession plan. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including demonstrated success in a similar role with a carbon black manufacturer or other chemical/petrochemical manufacturer. Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to manage people and situations. High energy level, self‑motivating, team player, excellent work ethic. Self‑confident, capable of identifying and correcting problems through good troubleshooting techniques. Effective PC and PC‑application software skills. Effective communicator, both oral and written. Job Type Full‑time Benefits 401(k) with 6% match Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Referral program Relocation assistance Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr The Honolulu Advertiser