Job Description

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the facility, with primary emphasis on Safety, Environmental Compliance and Production.
• Ensure all equipment and processes are operating in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provide support for equipment maintenance outages and reliability efforts.
• Develop and execute improvement initiatives for final product quality, safety, cost savings, personnel development and process efficiency.
• Support engineering project work and provide direction on Capital projects.
• Actively support Responsible Care initiatives.
• Develop and maintain an operational expenditure budget.
• Provide technical advice to maintenance teams and external customers when required.
• Ensure proper operation and care of equipment.
• Facilitate succession planning and employee growth.
• Recruit and train staff to meet facility objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• 7 years of experience in a chemical plant environment required; 10 years preferred.
• 7 years of experience supervising salaried and hourly employees required; 10 years preferred.
• Production operations management experience is essential.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong leadership skills with integrity.
• Ability to foster a team environment and coach employees.
• Excellent planning, analytical and communication skills.
• Previous interaction with Customers would be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems with advanced knowledge of NAV preferred.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.

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