Chemical Plant Supervisor / Australia

One of our Global Oil Field Services clients is currently looking for a Chemical Plant Supervisor on a permanent basis, based in Darwin. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and dynamic organisation. 

This role is Monday - Friday and will be a 38 hour working week. At present, there will be 1 direct report however there is a possibility the team will expand. 

Job Overview:

• Under broad direction, leads and directs daily warehouse and plant operations for the purpose of ensuring the delivery of quality customer service, world-class safety and facility efficiency.
• Occasionally has customer contact for the purpose of verifying customer needs and service quality.
• Supervises the work activities of plant personnel to ensure safe and efficient operational activities.
• Utilises personnel and equipment in a manner that maximises the efficiency and safe operation of the warehouse and bulk plant.
• Responsible for proper inventory management and control to support operations.
• Other responsibilities include OTR issues, assisting in the planning and budgeting processes, manufacturing expenses and budget expenses.
• On the job training and 3 years of experience in plant operations.
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities: 

• Execute and coordinate purchasing, production and shipping as directed by upper management
• Coordinate plant operations within established policies and procedures. Maintain a clean and safe plant
• Responsible for meeting plant production goals and service quality
• Responsible for all shift production schedules and personnel scheduling
• Select and train plant and administrative personnel. Conduct regular employee performance reviews
• Conduct and attend plant safety meetings
• Attend management meetings for planning and budgeting 

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General understanding of account procedures
• General understanding of inventory control and material management
• General understanding of order to bill of lading (BOL) process

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in plant operations
• Supervisory experience
• Experience working with chemicals