Lead Production Technician

Air Liquide USA LLC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide USA LLC is looking for an Operations Coordinator in Fremont, CA to coordinate shift activities for the production schedule. The successful candidate will lead team meetings, ensure safety standards, and respond to equipment issues, while working 12-hour shifts.

A High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years in chemical process operations are required. The role supports an inclusive workplace culture and offers a competitive pay range of $34 - $46 per hour plus a bonus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a chemical process operations environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Completed Hazmat technician level training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates shift activities to meet production schedules.
• Leads Start of Shift meetings to communicate priorities.
• Ensures all Environmental, Safety and Health standards are met.
• Acts as the first responder for equipment and process issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Fremont, CA - 46401 Landing Pkwy - Advanced materials

Pay range: $34 - $46/hour + annual bonus

Travel: 0-5% based on business needs

Work Schedule: 3-2-2 (12 hour shift: 7am-7pm)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates shift activities to meet production schedule and performs shift rounds multiple times per shift to ensure execution of plans.
• Creates an environment that fosters team and individual empowerment.
• Leads Start of Shift meetings to communicate priorities & general team communications.
• Provides on-shift technical/process subject matter expertise.
• Enhances shift skills and knowledge through coaching on process and equipment.
• Serves as on-shift resource for quality issues.
• Works with Production Supervisor to facilitate the integration of new shift team members and establish Performance Measurement KPIs.
• Reinforces the work process and ensures work instructions are followed.
• Ensures all Environmental, Safety and Health standards and regulations are met or exceeded.
• Signs work permits.
• Uses IMS as a guide for work activities.
• Coaches team members on value assessments of tasks and service requests and facilitates first line conflict resolution.
• Provides technical/process subject matter expertise and focuses on quality related opportunities.
• Facilitates skill development of team members through coaching on process and equipment.
• Participates in process related root cause or failure analysis using the Sologic RCI methodology to identify root causes and put effective corrective actions in place.
• Ensures work requests for maintenance or other services are clearly defined, scheduled, and completed.
• Ensures startup and shutdown tasks align with plant operation activities.
• Interacts with the Sales & Operations planning process and provides input to the process and executes the results.
• Balances quality, productivity, manpower, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Maintains proper inventory levels of both product and raw materials.
• Acts as the first responder for equipment, process and general production issues, using best judgment and seeking additional guidance when needed.
• Actively participates on ALAM's emergency response team as an entry team member, wearing a tight fitting full face respirator.
• Creates end of shift report.
• Is cross-trained on approved functions.
• Independently initiates activities and responsibilities that contribute to the achievement of goals and consistent defect‑free results.
• Researches, develops and incorporates new ideas and process improvements into work.
• Works rotating shifts – day and/or nights and supports other sites as needed.
• Must be and remain clean shaven at all times.
• Wears a full face tight fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit, SCBA, or other tight‑fitting and/or supplied air respirators (SAR).
• Successfully completes all assigned and required training.
• Has the ability to roll cylinders – tilting a cylinder slightly with one hand and moving it forward by rolling with the other hand.
• Fitness for duty, including the ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in a chemical process operations environment with qualification on process.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with basic computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.
• Performance‑based leadership skill set.
• Incident Commander Training – minimum ICS200.
• Demonstrated ability to think and plan ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Qualified in process for at least one year.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems.
• Demonstrated understanding of plant fire systems and alarms.
• Completed Hazmat technician level training from a certified body.
• Understanding of IMS and Plant Gas Monitoring system.
• Understanding of the plant specific Cylinder Handling Programs (PF, ERP, Cylinder Handling, PM).
• Fitness for duty, including the ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test in order to wear a full face respirator as required.
• Ability to effectively and proficiently communicate both verbally and written in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years in a leadership role, preferably in a specialty chemical manufacturing environment.
• Sologic Root Cause Investigation experience.
• Track record of measuring performance against goals and standards (KPIs).
• 5S, LEAN manufacturing experience.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.