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Production Unit MGR I

Company:

INEOS Phenol

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

Job Title:

Production Manager

Department:

Production

Location:

Pasadena, TX

Organisational context
and job purpose

INEOS Phenol is the world’s largest producer of phenol and acetone with an annual manufacturing capacity of over 3 million tonnes per annum. We employ around 600 people across four sites, located at: Antwerp (Belgium), Gladbeck (Germany), Marl (Germany), Mobile, AL and Pasadena, TX. Our markets are growing worldwide. Our efficient, integrated assets provide a competitive global manufacturing base to grow with our customers, to continue to meet their needs around the world.

How the Role fits In:

To manage all aspects of the continuous operation of the cumene production unit; to meet production goals safely and effectively in accordance with company policies and all environmental regulations; to maintain a well-trained work force; to insure an adequate supply of raw materials and to maintain the plant and equipment in good and safe working conditions.

Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

SHE Stewardship

ØMaintain safety as the highest priority and abide by all INEOS safety policies and procedures.

ØUnderstand and promote the INEOS “20 Principles of Safety”, assuring that personnel are aware of safe working practices and promote the safety concepts of “Coaching for Safety” and “Stop Work”.

ØPromote safety and safe actions through communication such as discussing safety with employees/contractors before job task, during meetings, and as opportunities arise to promote safety to the fullest extent possible.

ØEnsure compliance with all safety and environmental regulatory requirements and strive to meet internal SHE objectives.

ØEnsure completion of own and direct subordinate training requirements as outlined in the annual training schedule.

Work Duties

ØPlan and manage the cumene production operation with input from supply chain and logistics.

ØMaintain open communications with plant personnel to ensure continuity of safe, efficient operations.

ØIdentify, develop and monitor department training and staffing needs.

ØMaintain safety, environmental, process, and training records.

ØMaintain an effective cost control program.

ØResearch and act upon employee requests and recommendations.

ØConsistent administration of company policies, rules and regulations.

ØIn cooperation with the Maintenance Manager, schedule major plant maintenance operations, such as turnarounds, etc.

ØMeet customer requirement and direct compliance with EPA, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), DOT and OSHA regulations.

ØRespond to all emergency situations as needed.

ØDevelop and maintain best practice operations and TAR maintenance procedures.

ØMeet regulatory requirements assigned to this position including EPA/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), OSHA, and DOT regulations.

ØSupport future process modifications and expansions for customer and corporate requirements.

ØSupport Responsible Care and Product Stewardship.

ØImplement, achieve, and keep up with PSM.

ØWork on continuous improvement on all processes within the unit.Works to optimize unit to minimize operations costs.

ØWork together with all involved parties on projects such as capacity expansions.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Education/Experience

Education required is a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (university level); and

Experience of 7 to 15 years of work in similar processes of the chemical industry and the ability to manage effectively as required.

Skills/Competencies

The use of the following office equipment will be required: Personal computer, calculator, multi-line telephone, copier, printer, scanner, fax

The use of the following software could be required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook), Skype, Visio, Adobe (PDF), Share Point, SAP, Microsoft Project

The use of the following site systems could be required: Honeywell Distributive Control System, Uniformance Data Historian, COA Database, Training Mine, Alfresco Document Management, Esker

Line Management Responsibility

See Organizational Chart

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work with occasional field study.Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Possible Conditions to be Subjected to:

The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions primarily and occasional exposure to outside elements:protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that different tasks be performed when circumstance change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.