Production Superintendent

The Doe Run company is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee the lead (Pb) and lead alloy operations at the Doe Run Buick Resource and Recycling Division (BRRD) in Boss, MO. The successful candidate will coordinate activities that support Doe Run’s best business practices and be part of a team that ensures the asset value of BRRD is maximized.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona and operates one of the world’s largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, MO.  Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world. As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located at http://sustainability.doerun.com/.

We Offer

• Competitive base pay plus opportunities for bonus pay.
• Benefits that start day one, including insurance, paid time off, and discount programs.
• Career growth opportunities plus training and education assistance.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations teams in various departments.
• Lead department Safety and Environmental performance, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and complying with company policies.
• Identify, hire, train, and supervise the employees to sustain a quality workforce for the furnace and refining unit operations.
• Conduct timely performance reviews, and provide coaching and development opportunities for direct reports, manage succession planning for team’s leaders.
• Develop an optimized department budget and forecast and operate within the forecast.
• Identify and implement changes to the business to support continuous improvement and expansion initiatives.
• Empower supervisors and other direct reports to maintain EHS (environmental, health, and safety) compliance by establishing expectations, and holding teams accountable for adherence to EHS policies, procedures, and best practices; evaluating employee performance via field and document audits; reporting and correcting unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and participating in the continuous improvement in EHS performance through management systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years of management experience.
• Hazardous waste and lean manufacturing certifications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adaptive, I-Series, PeopleSoft, and SAP.
• Ability to drive staff and department performance.
• Knowledge of safety policies and regulations
• Knowledge of lean principles
• Knowledge and practice of general chemistry

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regularly uses computer/tablet, phone, and radio. Rarely uses non-powered hand tools.
• Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and wet, humid, hot, or cold (non-weather) conditions. Occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts and in confined spaces. Occasionally required to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to, fall protection, a respirator, hearing protection, and eyewear. May be exposed to loud noise levels.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, talk and hear; occasionally required to use repetitive motion and reach with hands/arms. Requires clarity of vision and three-dimensional vision.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. Rarely required to lift up to 75 pounds.

Doe Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors

Experience

Required

3 years: Management Experience