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Sasol · 21 hours ago

Unit Manager Production Alumina

Lake Charles, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company, and they are seeking a Unit Manager Production Alumina to oversee safety programs, compliance with environmental regulations, and budget management. The role involves directing operations, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with various departments to achieve production goals.

ChemicalEnergyManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Monitors safety and Process Safety programs to reduce risks of incidents to all personnel

Responsible for compliance with all environmental regulations applicable to the unit, and ensures reasonable inquiry, and certifies reports to federal and state agencies

Responsible for the development and execution of the unit variable cost budget, and departmental fixed cost budget. Creates monthly budget reforecast and variance analysis reports to ensure favorable variance wherever possible

Develops objectives and targets for the unit and implements plans to accomplish them

Directs and coordinates the efforts of the operations leadership .Responsible for running the plant to meet production requirements while maintaining plant stream factor, without compromising employee safety, environmental, or quality requirements

Monitors daily plant operating data and process stream analyses to ensure product quality and efficient operation of the plant, and to determine where maintenance is required, or improvements may be needed

Reviews engineering designs and operating recommendations to ensure that improvements are practical, safe, necessary and beneficial to the plant operation

Interacts with the department heads of all the support departments including Safety, Environmental, Engineering, QC Laboratory, Finance, Purchasing and Maintenance

Provides direction to engineering and technology groups to improve unit performance and install needed upgrades in a cost effective and timely manner

Works with Business Areas to establish Production Plans and forecasts

Works with Human Resources Department to respond to grievances from union personnel and to develop and administer consistent work practice policies

Works with customers to solve problems associated with product quality and services

Oversees established program management systems in the Operations Department

Ensures programs, procedures and activities within area of responsibly comply with corporate governance and legal compliance requirements

Qualification

Management trainingChemical Process experienceBudget managementSHE Processes knowledgeInterpersonal skills

Required

Previous management training or experience, particularly in supervision or interpersonal skills management

University Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field

5+ years industrial experience in Chemical Process

Must have capability to handle a large work volume and develop a wide breadth of knowledge to operate effectively in all areas of responsibility

Knowledge of management systems, SHE Processes and Procedures, and PSM Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Management style must include values driven leadership, cultural sensitive, business acumen, team focused, networking and relation building ability, and balanced conceptual and practical

Some travel may be required