Advanced Specialist, Production

Overview

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The Washington Works site currently has an opportunity available for an Advanced Specialist, Production (Asset Optimizer). This member of the production leadership team will collaborate with supply chain, operations (DEL), and maintenance (Maint. TC & Planner) to develop and execute maintenance & production schedules to maximize asset utilization, labor efficiency, and achieve unit cost objectives while also meeting market demand (S&OP) and/or market fluctuations. Based on demand signals from supply chain, this role will develop and oversee the execution of production plans in coordination with operations and maintenance team members to achieve flawless day performance related to SQRE (Stewardship, Quality, Reliability, and Engagement) Objectives. This is an on-site position in Washington, West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Translate unit strategy into operating plan, including achieving cost per unit objective.
• Drive development and engagement of CORE Team members (DEL, ME, Production Coordinators, OPs TCs, Maint. TC, & Maint. Planner).
• Create and lead employee development plans for respective team members (schedulers & maintenance team members). 
• Develop and ensure the execution of the unit’s production plan/schedule to meet business objectives (see KPIs below).
• Ensure effective communications (OPs> Maint., Maint.> OPs, 24/7> CORE, CORE>24/7) to identify gaps/opportunities and own/assign continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance practices, personnel, and production processes. 
• Manage all reliability escalations and reliability action items to identify emerging maintenance issues and/or implement proactive steps to mitigate business impact. 
• Constant collaboration with S&OP, Supply Chain, Operations, Maintenance, & Reliability to provide the unit with a clear operating plan (expectations) and regular status updates on performance versus plan.
• Oversee the integration, communication, and execution of daily maintenance & production schedules.
• Initiates RARs and oversees the maintenance scheduling process (planned & reactive).
• Leads the development for scope, timeline, & communication plan for unit TARs / shutdowns while ensuring the daily progress completion per plan by maintenance & project personnel. 
• Gatekeeper of overall maintenance related expenses to achieve AOP (budget).

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent. 
• Experience motivating, leading and developing teams to achieve core principles. 
• Drives engagement and possesses effective communication skills (verbal and written). 
• Knowledge of computer use such as Microsoft office and other special programs as needed. 
• Capacity to solve problems to ensure business needs are met. 
• Critical thinking, RCA knowledge, and the capability to prioritize and be decisive. 

Preferred qualifications for this role:

• LEAN certification.
• SAP experience. 
• Experience with troubleshooting Mechanical & Electrical Equipment
• Bachelor’sdegree.