DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, ROCHESTER, NH, USA – #5538

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently looking to hire a DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS for our Rochester, NH client.

Our client provides innovative, sustainable products that prioritize safety and longevity, helping to protect people and the environment. Their offerings include eco-friendly materials for interior design, products that enhance safety in healthcare settings, and solutions for the medical industry that improve working conditions and reduce risk. Our client’s mission is to deliver high-quality alternatives to traditional products, promoting a safer and more sustainable future across various sectors.

This position reports to the President of this small but growing company with a successful 20-year history.

The Director of Operations will oversee daily operations of their Innovations Center, Fulfillment Center, and Print Production Design Studio.

The Director of Operations needs to be a proactive individual who is comfortable working in a light manufacturing environment.

The Director of Operations is responsible for Print Production and Packaging, Quality, Safety, Facility Maintenance, Inventory, Warehousing, Logistics, Shipping and Receiving.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Create, develop and implement operational policies and procedures.

Maintain and Improve process control efficiency and effectiveness.

Enhance operational management systems and best practices.

Ensure achievement of critical business expectations.

Assist with budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.

Foster a company culture that encourages top performance.

Ensure a safe working environment at all times.

Conduct market research to identify wants and needs in market segments.

Interface with customers to resolve quality, warranty, and technical support issues.

Conduct benchmark testing of competitive products.

Identify and develop new suppliers and improve supplier quality.

Negotiate with suppliers and customers to optimize relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BS degree in Materials, Plastics, Textiles, or Chemical Engineering.
  • 10 years of experience Industry background in textiles, coatings, and plastics
  • Familiarity with problem-solving techniques: Kaizen and Five Why analysis, etc.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Five S methodologies.
  • ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 quality management systems expertise.
  • Independent worker with initiative and a strong work ethic.
  • Safety Awareness fostering a safe work environment in an industrial setting.
  • Ability to adapt to multiple tasks and changing priorities.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to China, Canada, and throughout the US.
  • Must be US citizens or permanent resident green card holders

 

Qualified and interested individuals are encouraged to apply to info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

AI and Recruitment: Transforming the Future of Hiring

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the recruitment landscape, fundamentally altering how organizations attract, assess, and onboard talent. With the global AI market projected to exceed $1.8 billion by 2030, it’s no surprise that 43% of Human Resources (HR) professionals are already incorporating AI into their hiring processes. This rapid adoption is driven by the growing recognition of AI’s potential to enhance efficiency, reduce bias, and improve the overall quality of hires. As the recruitment process becomes increasingly resource-intensive and complex, AI offers a solution that simplifies many of the challenges faced by recruiters today.

What is AI for Recruitment?

AI for recruitment involves applying advanced AI technologies to various stages of the hiring process. By leveraging data and machine learning algorithms, AI can automate and streamline tasks that were once manual and time-consuming. These tasks include sourcing and screening candidates, analyzing resumes, conducting pre-employment assessments, and even predicting a candidate’s likelihood of success within an organization.

AI’s ability to process large volumes of data quickly and accurately allows recruiters to make more informed, data-driven decisions. This not only saves time and resources but also reduces the risk of human bias influencing hiring outcomes. The result is a more efficient, fair, and effective recruitment process that better matches candidates to the right roles.

Why is AI Important for Recruitment?

The recruitment process is often lengthy and labor-intensive, with recruiters spending an average of 30 hours per week on administrative tasks such as sourcing candidates, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews. AI-based solutions can automate many of these tasks, allowing HR teams to focus on more strategic activities that directly contribute to organizational success. Here are four key reasons why AI is becoming indispensable in recruitment:

Maximizing Recruitment Efficiency: AI can rapidly sift through thousands of applications, identifying qualified candidates in a fraction of the time it would take a human recruiter. This increased efficiency enables HR teams to allocate their time and resources more effectively, ultimately improving productivity.

Overcoming Recruitment Bias: Human biases, both conscious and unconscious, can influence hiring decisions in ways that are not aligned with an organization’s diversity and inclusion goals. AI can help mitigate these biases by objectively evaluating candidates based on qualifications and experience, without considering factors such as age, gender, or race.

Enhancing Candidate Experience: A poor recruitment experience can deter top talent from pursuing opportunities with your organization. AI-enabled tools can streamline the application process, making it more engaging and personalized for candidates. This not only improves the candidate experience but also enhances your employer brand.

Improving the Quality of Hires: AI-powered solutions can analyze data and provide insights that help recruiters identify candidates who are the best fit for a role. This reduces the likelihood of costly hiring mistakes and ensures that new hires contribute positively to the organization’s performance.

How AI is Used in Recruitment

AI is transforming every stage of the recruitment process, from candidate sourcing to onboarding. Here’s a closer look at how AI is being utilized:

Candidate Sourcing: AI-driven sourcing tools use algorithms to search job boards, databases, and social media platforms for potential candidates. These tools can identify and connect with relevant talent faster and more accurately than traditional methods, providing recruiters with data-driven insights to inform their decisions.

Candidate Screening: AI screening tools can quickly analyze resumes and applications, extracting key information that helps identify the most qualified candidates. By automating the screening process, AI reduces the time and effort required to sift through large volumes of applications, allowing recruiters to focus on the most promising candidates.

Talent Assessment: AI-powered assessment tools can evaluate a candidate’s skills, personality traits, and cultural fit through gamified tests, behavioral assessments, and other interactive methods. These tools provide a more comprehensive and objective view of a candidate’s suitability for a role, improving the accuracy of hiring decisions.

Candidate Interviews: AI-enabled interview platforms can conduct pre-screening interviews using video calls or text-based interactions. These interviews are analyzed using machine learning algorithms to assess a candidate’s tone, demeanor, and responses. This provides recruiters with valuable insights into the candidate’s fit for the role, reducing the need for multiple interview rounds.

Offer and Onboarding: AI can also enhance the offer and onboarding process by creating personalized, engaging experiences for new hires. AI tools can help HR teams introduce new employees to the organization, its culture, and their roles, ensuring a smooth and positive start to their employment.

The Future of Recruitment with AI

As AI continues to evolve, its impact on recruitment will only grow. Organizations that embrace AI-driven recruitment strategies will be better positioned to attract top talent, reduce hiring biases, and improve overall hiring outcomes. By leveraging AI, recruiters can make their processes more efficient, data-driven, and candidate-centric, ultimately leading to better business results.

In a world where the competition for talent is fierce, AI offers a powerful tool for organizations looking to stay ahead of the curve. By integrating AI into their recruitment processes, companies can ensure they are not only finding the best candidates but also creating a more inclusive and efficient hiring experience.

If you’re looking to leverage an Executive Search Firm that harnesses cutting-edge AI technology, look no further than IN DEMAND Recruitment.

HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISOR, TILBURY, ON, CANADA – #5529

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently looking to hire a HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISOR for our Tilbury, ON client.

Join our client’s dynamic team at their automotive manufacturing plant, where innovation meets safety. They are committed to fostering a culture of health, safety, and environmental excellence. If you are passionate about making a difference and ensuring a safe workplace, they want you on their team.

As the Health and Safety Advisor, you will ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory standards while enhancing the HSE culture at our plant. You will maintain strong relationships with union and H&S representatives, colleagues, and clients to promote a cooperative and effective HSE climate.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Labour Relations:

Manage labour relations in alignment with organizational strategies and manufacturing goals, including negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.

Act as the management representative with Union officials on matters related to disciplinary actions, promotions, demotions, transfers, separations, layoffs, and wage adjustments.

Negotiate and settle grievances under established procedures and ensure compliance with regulations such as the Labour Act, Workers Compensation, and Employment Standards.

Prepare briefs for arbitration and labour litigation cases, administer work rules and employee discipline, and manage employee lost time and absenteeism.

Maintain records, prepare reports on labour activities and trends, and conduct orientation and exit interviews for unionized employees.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS):

Maintain and continually improve the Environmental Health and Safety Program, coordinating ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 planning, procedures, work instructions, and audits.

Perform environmental and waste management control, plan and implement actions to improve environmental standards, and support emergency plans and response teams.

Identify training needs in cooperation with HR, present EHS reports in meetings, and interface with management, engineering, HR, shop floor, and contractors.

Investigate health and safety incidents, conduct safety signoffs on new and reworked equipment, and communicate EHS program information.

Report to management on health and safety performance and provide required reports to meet legislative and company requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledgeable about health and safety legislation in Ontario and environmental legislation in Ontario and Canada.
  • Working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO14001, and ISO45001.
  • University graduate with a degree in Business Administration, Labour Studies, Health & Safety, Engineering or related college diploma.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a HSE LR position
  • Solid experience with Compliance – Policy – Procedures
  • Union environment experience highly preferred
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes – plastics preferred, with experience in a plant / manufacturing environment highly desired
  • Ergonomics studies or related experience an asset.
  • Experience with ISO – OHSAS
  • Create safety culture – be on the floor and interact with employees
  • Must be legally able to work in Canada, without sponsorship. 

Qualified and interested individuals are encouraged to apply to info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER (CHEMICALS), BALTIMORE, MD, USA – #5537

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is recruiting a CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER (CHEMICALS) for our Baltimore, MD client.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We’re hiring a Site Capital Project Manager who will focus on the end-to-end major capital project implementation and projects for our Baltimore, MD manufacturing site, which is the largest domestic site in our portfolio. Our capital budget is projected at $25-$30M.

As a Site Capital Project Manager, you will report to the Plant Manager and ensure adherence to KPIs and AOP are met.  You will partner with various stakeholders such as technology, maintenance, and operations to bring maximum value to the business through effective leadership of cost and capital project planning and implementation process. You will lead a team of company employees and contractors and provide coaching, mentoring and training while driving a strong safety culture.

*This is an onsite position in Baltimore. Not remote. If applicable, relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

  • Develops annual budgets, goals, and objectives for capital engineering group.
  • Continuously improves capital processes to improve productivity.
  • Develops and monitors capital project deliverables including cost control, timing, etc.
  • Participates in Company  capital management teams and implements improvements at the site.
  • Interacts with EHS, production, maintenance, Six Sigma, and other departments to ensure that business needs are met.
  • Leads and manages a team of Company  employees and contractors; Utilizes Company’s Performance Management to develop individual goals and development plans and monitors performance.
  • Assures safe working environment for employees and contractors.
  • Works closely with supply chain group to leverage engineering, contractors and equipment suppliers
  • Manages and updates site engineering standards in accordance with corporate guidelines, and reliability group.
  • Assures regulatory compliance.
  • Implements capital projects in an efficient manner.
  • Works with HSE and Reliability dept’s in the implementation of PSM, i.e. MOC, MI, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Engineering, Construction or related discipline, with Chemical or Mechanical highly preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in Project Engineering in an Industrial or Manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience with project management software to control scope, schedule and budget.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and ability to work across business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) experience
  • Proficient in MS Project
  • Experience utilizing the Front-end loading method of project development

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Word Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Should You Accept a Counteroffer from the Employer You Wanted to Leave?

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In the fast-paced world of career progression, many professionals will, at some point, find themselves on the verge of leaving their current job for a new opportunity. Whether driven by a desire for better compensation, professional growth, or a healthier work-life balance, the decision to move on is rarely made lightly. But what happens when your current employer, faced with the prospect of losing you, presents a counteroffer?

While a counteroffer may seem flattering and even tempting, it’s important to consider the broader implications before accepting. Here’s what you should think about if you’re presented with one:

1. Reflect on Why You Wanted to Leave

The most critical question to ask yourself is, “Why did I want to leave in the first place?” Whether it was due to limited growth opportunities, a lack of recognition, workplace culture, or compensation, these underlying issues don’t typically vanish overnight. A counteroffer might address some immediate concerns, like salary, but it’s unlikely to resolve deeper, systemic issues that led you to seek new opportunities.

2. Consider the Impact on Your Reputation

Accepting a counteroffer can have a lasting impact on how you’re perceived within your company. Colleagues and supervisors may view your decision to stay as a short-term fix, and doubts about your loyalty could linger. This might affect future promotion opportunities or lead to a change in how you’re treated by management.

3. Understand the Motivation Behind the Counteroffer

Employers often make counteroffers to avoid the disruption and cost associated with replacing an employee, not necessarily because they have suddenly recognized your value. If you accept, it’s essential to understand whether the offer is a genuine recognition of your worth or simply a stopgap to prevent an immediate inconvenience for the company.

4. Evaluate Long-Term Career Prospects

Think about your long-term career goals. Does staying with your current employer align with those objectives, or were you moving on to better position yourself for future growth? Sometimes, a new role with a different company can offer opportunities that simply aren’t available in your current position, despite a higher salary or improved conditions.

5. Weigh the Risks

Statistics suggest that many employees who accept counteroffers end up leaving the company within a year. This is often because the fundamental reasons for their initial job search remain unresolved. By accepting the counteroffer, you might also be closing the door on the new opportunity that had excited you in the first place.

6. Assess the Emotional Impact

Finally, consider the emotional toll of staying in a place where you were ready to leave. Even if the offer is attractive, the satisfaction that comes from a fresh start, new challenges, and different environments can outweigh the comfort of the familiar. Staying might result in lingering feelings of dissatisfaction, making the acceptance of the counteroffer a short-lived victory.

Conclusion: A Decision Not to Be Taken Lightly

Accepting a counteroffer is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. While the immediate benefits may be enticing, it’s crucial to think about the long-term implications for your career, reputation, and personal satisfaction. Before deciding, ensure that you’re not just postponing the inevitable and that your choice truly aligns with your professional and personal goals.

If you find yourself grappling with this decision, remember that it’s okay to say no to a counteroffer. Sometimes, moving on is the best way to move forward.

BILINGUAL SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER, MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – # 5479

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently recruiting a SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCE for our Montreal, QC client.

Our client is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Their employees are unified in a shared dedication to their customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. Our client provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to their culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Our client is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. Our client has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees, effective October 24, 2022.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Our client’s Global business is looking for a Senior Finance Manager that will have overall responsibility for the Global Finance function including direct responsibility of an internationally based finance team with a focus on growing and developing talent for the future. The Senior Finance Manager will lead and support the Global finance organization, and work in partnership with our Division, Sector and Corporate leaders. The Senior Finance Manager will require experience in financial data preparation, controlling and process improvement and administration and will be reporting on the business’ Orders, Revenue, EBIT and Cash in accordance with the business plan.

The successful candidate will be a highly analytical, self-starter and collaborative problem solver who is accustomed to the cadence of a deadline driven public company.

Essential Functions:

  • Serves as the Finance leader for the Global business;
  • Advises on risks and opportunities on business plans and drives action plans to mitigate risks while capitalizing on opportunities;
  • Partners with and provides leadership and guidance to Program Managers, Technical Leads, and Division/Sector leadership related to financial and program performance;
  • Provides oversight of financials for Orders, Sales, EBIT, and Cash including preparation of financial reports and briefings to leadership;
  • Prepares financial statements and financial models when required to depict ‘what-if’ scenarios;
  • Leads all accounting, pricing and other finance/accounting functions;
  • Coordinates with other departments and functions to ensure that all short and long term forecasting is accurate and reported on time to Division/Sector leadership;
  • Monitors and proactively manages milestone invoices and program cash forecast;
  • Establishes key performance metrics and ongoing reporting of programs’ costs and schedule variances in accordance with company policy and procedures;
  • Analyzes and monitors sites’ program EACs – ensuring the preparation, maintenance and timely reporting of program performance data to Division/Sector leadership;
  • Ensures finance/accounting regulatory and compliance practices are in place at all international sites including all relevant enterprise-wide finance/accounting policies and procedures;
  • Program Finance and Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related
  • Minimum of 10 years of prior related leadership experience preferably in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
  • Proven track record developing talent in the defense industry;
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a high performing team;
  • Possesses strong knowledge and experience working with international finance/accounting principles, rules and regulations
  • Ability to build executive level briefings
  • Strong experience managing EACs
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Experience with continuous improvement tools and techniques
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with PMs and other functional leaders
  • Experience interfacing with and presenting to executive leadership
  • Ability to create and present executive level briefings
  • Ability to work in a fast pace and challenging environment
  • Knowledge and experience working with SAP ERP system would be preferred
  • Ability to easily communicate in both French and English.

Our client performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, our client performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.

Our client fosters an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. They are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to – info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

 

SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER, BEAUMONT, TX, USA – #5535

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently looking to hire a SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER (Projects & Turnarounds) for our Beaumont, TX client.

Sr. Manager of Engineering for a specialty chemicals company based in the Beaumont, Texas area.  Position reports to Plant Manager at the site and will be on the Site Leadership Team.  Must be well-versed in reliability, maintenance, capital project work and turnaround management.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Approximately 5 direct reports and 5 indirect reports.

Owner of site mechanical reliability program ($1.5 Million per year OPEX).  Responsible for ensuring compliance with ASME, API, and RAGAGEP for all vessel, piping, and pressure safety systems.

Owner of the site rotating mechanical reliability program.  Responsible for ensuring a process in place to continually drive performance excellence for rotating mechanical equipment.

Owner of the site Instrument, electrical and DCS program for compliance with PSM and compliance with all electrical codes.  Responsible for ensuring a process in place to continually drive performance of excellence for Instruments and DCS.

Owner of capital planning and execution for the Beaumont site ($3-7M per year). Responsible to ensure there is a process in place to properly execute yearly capital plan and drive 5-year capital planning.

Owner of Turnaround program.  Responsible for TAR365, planning, and executing turnaround ($5-15M per TAR)

You will have a strong team to help you accomplish these objectives; however, your development and mentoring is always recommended. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related Engineering degree) required
  • Minimum of 10 to 20 years of experience in a refinery or chemical plant maintenance, engineering, project management.
  • Minimum of 5 years leadership and team management
  • Proven track record of mentoring and developing teams
  • Knowledge of budgets, forecasting, and managing KPIs/metrics
  • Extensive knowledge sound engineering & technology practices
  • Experience managing multi-discipline groups
  • Must be legally able to work in USA, without sponsorship.

 

Qualified and interested individuals are encouraged to apply to info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

SENIOR PRODUCTION ENGINEER, LAKE CHARLES, LA, USA – #5534

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is recruiting a SENIOR PRODUCTION ENGINEER for our Lake Charles, LA.

The company is currently looking for a dynamic individual to work as a Senior Production Engineer at their Lake Charles, LA location. In this role, you will play a critical role in the success of the assigned area production units. The successful candidate will provide leadership and innovation to ensure that the units are run safely, efficiently and in compliance with environmental permits. The successful candidate will also communicate with various levels of the organization to ensure targets are met and daily activities are managed properly.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Support day to day operations for assigned area.
  • Optimize throughput, yield, and efficiency of the process through daily analysis and recommendations.
  • Troubleshoot quality excursions and process upsets and implement solutions to drive improvements.
  • Support Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) processes as needed to ensure safety of process changes.
  • Track and enter asset capability (OEE) data for the production units.
  • Lead incident investigations and RCFAs.
  • Develop and implement process improvements or capital improvements to drive long-term success of the operating units.
  • Perform end of month financial/reporting/closing duties for assigned area products.
  • Provide input to the budget and capital planning process.
  • Participate in plant sponsored safety processes – compete weekly field safety observations.
  • Promote and support company core values.
  • Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Assists other employees in accomplishments of company goals. Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
  • Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
  • Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BS in Chemical Engineering AND 10 years of experience working in process industries required.
  • 15 + years of experience is preferred.
  • Strong experience in a similar role working in an ethylene manufacturing process is preferred.
  • Should be proficient with Internet, Email and Microsoft Office programs.
  • Strong computer skills, including process simulation tools such as Aspen.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop engineering solutions.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Word Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

SENIOR OPERATIONS ENGINEER, PORT ARTHUR, TX, USA – #5533

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is recruiting a SENIOR OPERATIONS ENGINEER for our Port Arthur, TX client.

Our client creates chemistry for a sustainable future. They combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 111,000 employees in the organization contribute to the success of their customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world.

The site is a world scale mixed feed cracker, with associated world scale Benzene, Toluene, Butadiene, Alkylate and Olefins conversion facilities.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Operations team in the C4 Unit located at the company’s site in the Southeast Texas area.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a Senior Operations Engineer, you will be required to develop in-depth technical knowledge of the C4 Unit processes (Butadiene, Alkylate, and Olefins Conversion). You will be focused on process optimization, root cause failure analysis, reliability improvements, and management of PSM activities, especially around MOC, safety reviews, and process safety information.

As a member of the Daily Operations Team, you will assist in technical troubleshooting, and participate in the coordination of production, maintenance, technology improvements, health and safety, ecology, quality assurance programs.  This is a day position (9/80 work schedule); may work alternate schedules as business conditions dictate.

Providing technical and leadership support to meet production targets, providing troubleshooting assistance to improve unit operations, and meet operational budgets to support business needs
and the global demand.

Additionally

Identifying and implementing plant improvements such as optimization opportunities and Lean / Continuous Improvement projects.

Driving innovation by developing creative solutions and serving as a Manufacturing Representative to plan, scope, and implement capital projects within the constraints of an operating plant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical or electrical – preference for chemical).
  • Possess at least 7 years of Chemical, Petrochemical, or Refinery
  • Experience with Olefins or Butadiene processes is preferred.
  • Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Show proven organizational skills.
  • Are willing to work within a large diverse organization.
  • Hold a commitment to a safe and efficient workplace.
  • Investigating operational upsets using root cause failure analysis.
  • Developing and implementing processes (both equipment based and administrative) to achieve business targets and compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Preparing and maintaining compliance activities between internal and external audits.
  • Coordinating data required for completion of production and environmental reporting, new environmental permits, service level agreements, and/or changes to existing environmental permits.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Word Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

OPERATIONS MANAGER, GREENVILLE, MS, USA – #5531

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is recruiting an OPERATIONS MANAGER for our Greenville, MS client.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Operations Manager has the overall responsibility and accountability for the Environmental, Health and Safety performance, plant assets, personnel, and achievement of plant related business, site, and corporate goals.  The successful candidate will provide leadership, tactical direction through daily actions, and strategic direction through vision, goal setting, and mentoring.

  • Meets business and functional requirements with respect to Health, Safety & Environmental, productivity, cost management, personnel development, plant reliability, management systems and continuous improvement.
  • Provide leadership to the Greenville, MS Production team, and all other office employees supporting the production team: Quality Assurance, Scheduling, Inventory, Resource Planning, Logistics/Warehouse, and Maintenance to ensure a safe and efficient manufacture environment.  Develop strong partnerships with support functions.  Drive continuous improvement and alignment in all aspects of the operation.
  • Supports the business in achieving its goals by aligning plant operations with the business strategy.
  • Relentlessly pursues maximum plant reliability to reduce unplanned events and support safe operations.
  • Knows and champions safety standards.  Demonstrates priority and commitment through personal behavior.  Keeps a strong field presence and routinely assesses work activities to maintain awareness of plant needs and influence behaviors.  Sets the expectation in words and actions.
  • Understanding and strong leadership to ensure the highest standards regarding process safety.
  • Develops metrics and management systems to drive continuous improvement in health, safety & environmental and reliability.
  • Ensures the Mechanical Integrity program is robust for safe operation.  The Operations Manager is responsible for risk management decisions regarding any potential deferrals.
  • Ensures timely and effective investigations are conducted with appropriate corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence.  Leverages lessons to other facilities.
  • Escalates issues appropriately to leadership through effective communications.  Drive progress to meet the committed compliance date to maintain the facility’s license to operate.
  • Facilitates personnel development, counselling, motivating, and policy setting to create an environment for employees and work teams that supports a commitment to continuous improvement and empowerment.
  • Routinely interfaces with formulations development team and toll manufacturing team in matters related to new formulation introductions and existing formulation production concerns.  New product introductions are coordinated and implemented effectively.
  • Provides leadership support for empowerment by implementing relevant standard operating work processes and related procedures.
  • Ensures common sense implementation and ongoing effectiveness of global work processes/policies, operating discipline, management systems, enabling technologies, and roles to become a Highly Reliable Organization.  Challenges inefficiencies and says “no” when needed.
  • Operates the facility within the financial guidelines and conduct monthly analysis to ensure costs are in compliance with budgetary goals and functional guidelines.  Track production variances and work to eliminate them.
  • Identify opportunities for product quality improvement (packaging, process efficiency, etc) and drive these initiatives through the leadership of the roles reporting in.
  • Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities to meet customer demands in a safe and cost-effective manner.
  • Participate as a member of the North America Manufacturing Leadership Team and help to drive the strategy and goals for the region.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.  B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of chemical manufacturing experience is required.  Experiences and understanding of batch processing is a plus.
  • A minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience.
  • Proven record of Health, Safety & Environmental performance in their current and past area(s) of responsibilities.
  • A minimum requirement for this US based position is the ability to work legally and permanently without work sponsorship.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience and knowledge in PSM (Process Safety Management) systems and OSHA 29 CFR 1910
  • Experience and knowledge in continuous improvement tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, LEAN, Scrum…etc.
  • Experience and knowledge in root cause investigations/analysis tools and methodologies Other required skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite and ERP Systems such as Oracle. High level of proficiency with latest office technology.
  • Strong analytical skills to define critical issues and develop methodologies for collecting/analyzing relevant data.
  • Strong communication, analytical and technical skills, keen interest for problem solving and troubleshooting are essential.
  • Listens well and is aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and takes continuous action to improve personal capabilities.
  • Ability to prioritize and develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans.
  • Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Word Document to info@indemand.ca.

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