Shift Operations Leader - Manufacturing & Safety

SunCoke Energy Inc.; Highland Park (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

SunCoke Energy Inc. is seeking a Shift Lead to supervise 10–25 production staff in a battery and oven manufacturing plant. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to SOPs, and coordinating with a co-generation power partner to meet pushing schedules.

You will plan shifts, oversee daily production, attend staff meetings, and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations. Competitive benefits are provided along with a comprehensive schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent; 3–5 years related experience.
• Ability to supervise 10–25 production staff.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to coordinate with bargaining union contract and labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all personnel on Shift / in the Plant.
• Supervise Crew members, all classifications.
• Plan production operations and priorities per shift to push and charge Batteries and Ovens per the Pushing Schedule.
• Comply with State and Federal Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with material handler, Power Company in co-generation capacity and primary customer.
• Direct and conduct staff/crew meetings as required.
• Prepare operational and staffing schedules, including overtime, to meet specs.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve issues to prevent delays.
• Direct inspection of machines and equipment for performance and utilization.
• Manage inbound/outbound train schedules and dumping/reloading.
• Ensure compliance with standards and practices; observe workers accordingly.
• Collaborate with HR Manager to resolve worker issues promptly.
• Direct and participate as a team to meet coking production schedules.

Skills

People leadership

Safety compliance

Shift planning

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

3–5 years related experience

Tools

Standard Operating Procedures

Job description

SunCoke Energy Inc. is seeking a Shift Lead to supervise 10–25 production staff in a battery and oven manufacturing plant. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to SOPs, and coordinating with a co-generation power partner to meet pushing schedules.

You will plan shifts, oversee daily production, attend staff meetings, and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations. Competitive benefits are provided along with a comprehensive schedule.