HCN Process Manager - Memphis Plant

The HCN Process Manager provides day-to-day guidance in safely operating the hydrogen cyanide manufacturing plant in Memphis, TN. The process manager owns the production area and makes decisions and provides direction to meet production goals and best utilize the manufacturing assets. The position has 4 direct reports, including the HCN Operations Specialist, (2) Maintenance Coordinators, and the area safety operator.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide direction to shift supervisors/operators

• • Verbal communication and coaching
  • Daily shift instructions
• Interface with the supply chain to meet production goals
• Monitor the process conditions and get other resources involved as needed to troubleshoot/optimize plant operation
• Lead the morning process monitoring meeting and provide an update during the 0800 site meeting
• Work with Maintenance Coordinators and plant resources to plan scheduled outages
  • Develop work list
  • Screen/scrub items from the list according to business need
• Provide input during Capital Project design reviews and work with shift supervisors to schedule operators for participation.
• Provide a weekly work schedule for operators
  • Deploy flexible resources as needed (vacation relief operators, HCN Safety Operator)
  • Ensure mandatory training is scheduled
• Set the standard for safety and housekeeping in the area.
• Coordinate work that impacts one of the ancillary units (Trade Waste/Environmental Control Facility, Aminonitriles, Tank Farm) with the respective management or vice versa.
• Provide functional guidance to Shift Supervisors.
• Review HCN area procedures/SOCs
• Review HCN MOCs
• Conduct Incident Investigations as assigned
• Optimize plant performance and maximize available production days
  • Scheduling catalyst changes overlapping other opportunities to minimize production impact
  • Strategic scheduling of outage work taking customer impacts, raw material availability, demand, etc. into consideration.
• Manage catalyst inventory
• Provide felt support and guidance during process outages
• Primary area contact for operations

The following is required for this role:

• Strong understanding of chemical process operations
• 5+ years of experience in management of High Hazard Process (HHP) facilities/hazardous materials manufacturing.
• Demonstrated understanding of safety procedures and corporate safety philosophy
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to work with a diverse population of employees and contractors
• Ability to set priorities and provide direction
• Demonstrated strong teamwork, collaboration, and cross-cultural skills
• Demonstrated ability to create a respectful work environment where everyone can contribute to their full potential
• Demonstrated capability to drive results and meet tight timelines
• Excellent time management and strategic planning skills
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in a constantly changing work environment
• Proactive and can think strategically
• Proven record of developing individuals and own self-development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Forms, Teams

The following is preferred for this role:

• Experience with hydrogen cyanide manufacturing or handling.
  
• SAP experience
• Strong understanding of plant costs and general accounting principles