Operations Team Leader

Sun Coke Energy Haverhill Operation; Franklin Furnace (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Coke Energy Haverhill Operation is seeking a Shift Lead responsible for overseeing production, enforcing safety SOPs, and coordinating with support teams. You will manage a crew of 10–25, plan shift workflows, and ensure timely execution of the pushing schedule while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent and 3–5 years of related experience. Competitive benefits are provided as part of the comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college/technical school.
• 3–5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Direct supervision of 10–25 employees in production and shift lead responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all personnel on shift and in the plant.
• Understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Supervise crew members across classifications.
• Plan production operations and set priorities for each shift to meet the pushing schedule.
• Coordinate with material handlers, power company (co-generation), and primary customer.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Prepare staff schedules and overtime plans to meet production targets.
• Review production and operating reports; resolve issues to minimize costs and delays.
• Direct inspection of machines/equipment for performance and utilization.
• Lead staff meetings and collaborate with HR to resolve worker issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Shift management

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following, but not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

Ensure the safety of all personnel on Shift / in the Plant

• Thorough understanding of all Standard Operations Procedures
• Communicating with and be aware of all persons in the Plant and their whereabouts
• Continuous upkeep and update on all safety procedures
• Fully comply and follow the Bargaining Union Contract
• Supervise Crew members, all classifications.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products; including coordination of all activities necessary, per Shift, to ensure that Batteries and all necessary Ovens are pushed and charged according to the Pushing Schedule
• Comply with all State and Federal Safety and Environmental regulations
• Coordinate efforts between material handler, Power Company in its co-generation capacity and primary customer.
• Conduct staff / Crew meetings as required
• Report, investigate and communicate all accidents, incidences and problematic issues with the proper personnel
• Prepares operational and staffing schedules to coordinate manufacturing activities, including preparation of overtime schedules, to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Per Shift, completes and reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Directs the inspection machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Manages logistics: inbound/outbound train schedules dumping/reloading
• Reviews and assures compliance to standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaboratively works with Human Resources Manager to resolve worker issues in a timely manner.
• Responsible for directing and functioning as a team member to meet or exceed coking production schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Directly supervises 10 - 25 employees in the Production. Carries out Shift Lead responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. This includes health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k)-retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid company holidays.

We also provide a variety of supplemental programs designed to support overall wellbeing and everyday needs, such as optional life insurance for eligible family members, supplemental disability coverage, legal services, identity protection, critical illness, hospital and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, chronic condition support programs, a 24/7 employee assistance program, and telemedicine services.

This document in no way states nor implies that these are the only responsibilities of, and the duties to be performed by, the employee occupying this position.

Travel Required

No .

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