Ellaway Blues Consulting · 2 weeks ago
Operations Superintendent
St Joseph, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEllaway Blues Consulting is focused on biodiesel manufacturing, seeking an Operations Superintendent to lead plant operations. This role involves overseeing daily production activities, ensuring safety and quality, and managing a high-functioning operations team.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day plant operations to meet production, safety, and quality targets
Identify operational issues, implement corrective measures, and promote continuous improvement across all processes
Maintain strict adherence to operating procedures for startup, routine operation, and shutdown activities
Directly supervise and develop Shift Managers and the Logistics Supervisor, supporting consistent performance, ethical conduct, and professional growth
Oversee workforce planning, including hiring, training, onboarding, scheduling, and fatigue risk mitigation
Monitor staffing levels, overtime trends, and shift performance to ensure operational continuity
Champion a strong culture of safety, process safety, and HSE excellence through leadership, audits, and proactive initiatives
Participate in reviews and updates of processes, procedures, and documentation; ensure alignment with the Management of Change program
Support compliance with quality management systems (e.g., BQ9000), Process Safety Management, and broader QSH&E initiatives
Oversee accurate and timely documentation of production activities, shift logs, data tracking, and reporting
Collaborate with engineering teams to review production data, troubleshoot operational issues, and adjust run parameters as needed
Assist department leaders with regulatory compliance, contractor coordination, maintenance scheduling, and payroll accuracy
Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Logistics teams to support reliable production and equipment performance
Contribute to planning and executing preventive maintenance to increase uptime and overall reliability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred; alternatively, a minimum of five years in relevant leadership roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 10 years of experience in refinery, chemical, or related process manufacturing environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create reports and correspondence using standard office software
Proven ability to collaborate with plant leadership and provide analytical insights to support decision-making
Company
Ellaway Blues Consulting
Ellaway Blues Consulting offers recruitment and staffing solutions for the energy sector, focusing on oil and gas roles.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Huw Ellaway
Managing Partner
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