Operations Support Manager

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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** This role will direct and lead all divisional regional technical support teams, including process, operations, continuous improvement, automation, maintenance, and project engineering, to meet short and long-range objectives with optimum efficiency and overall improved performance in all dimensions.  Supports plants in implementing new tools, CI & RV, Capex initiatives, and projects while ensuring that the team members are aligned and properly technically trained and that necessary tools are available, as well as a regular exchange with Fort Worth and the Group is achieved.  

Drive the development and implementation of a sustainable reliability-centered maintenance program that includes the collection and analysis of relevant maintenance/configuration/condition data to change maintenance practices that minimize in-service asset/component failures, extend equipment life, and optimize maintenance costs.
** RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:
**** Performance, reliability and availability of plant assets and equipment
*** Review and develop processes, procedures and programs for the different mines and plants
* Review and drive the updating of the Preventative Maintenance programs at the locations.
* Establish and monitor programs for critical equipment analysis and condition monitoring techniques.
* Create efficient spare parts inventory with a focus on development of critical spare parts inventory.
* Lead the Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) program to include the identification and resolution of equipment failures.
* Assists the location’s leadership in the direction and prioritization of needed capital projects and expenses
* Allocate resources appropriately in the face of competing demands
* Ensure that equipment is properly designed, selected and installed based on life-cycle philosophy.
* Promote equipment standardization.
* Develop standards and specifications for major maintenance overhauls.
* Perform analysis of critical equipment failures and determine root cause.
* Assure spare parts inventory needs of all new equipment.
* Provide technical guidance for the CMMS (SAP).
* Serve as the focal point for monitoring performance indicators for plant management.
* Implement requirements for reliability program and ensure it is aligned with overall Operations goals
** Lead Continuous Improvement
*** Improve the efficient operation of operations thru the implementation of a robust plant instrumentation program.
* Assure that plant instrumentation has high reliability and is quickly repaired after downtime.
* Prioritize location automation support to balance the overall divisional  automation improvement needs.
* Assure that the automation and instrumentation support functions are properly staffed and robust.
* Track operational KPI’s and provide Develop strategies to improve overall reliability and safety of plant, personnel and production processes.
* Identify, collect, analyze, and manage various types of data to minimize failures and improve performance, and use failure analysis, RCFA, and/or other types of root cause analysis in support of reliability.
* Lead the implementation of the Lean program and tools.
* Drive the development of a continuous improvement culture through the use of Kaizen events and yellow belt training.
** Projects
* ** Lead and drive the Division’s CAPEX projects and cost centers
* Develop and support any alternative fuel sustainability projects
* Support the Strategy team of the division and region on technical but also development matters
* Work close with Corporate Capex team on ensuring Capex reporting is accurate and to the established standards
** Leadership and Development of*
* ** Regional Engineering Support Team
*** Provide structure, direction and feedback to divisional engineering team members
* Readily share information and develop the divisional engineering team by delegating to their strengths
* Set clear guidelines and expectations for the team
* Establish and communicate clear roles and job performance expectations
* Identify needs and organize technical training for the team.
* Lead by example: show high level of professionalism and work ethics.
* Promote culture of continuous improvement
** Environmental, Health and Safety
*** Lead by example and demonstrate EH&S leadership within the team
* Ensures compliance of team with all EH&S standards, programs and requirements
* Monitors workplace to ensure a safe and healthy environment
** Perform other duties as assigned.
**** ATTRIBUTES:
*** Excellent understanding of safety, environmental, and the desire to following all established procedures are required.
* Demonstrated ability to lead diverse team in support of multiple initiatives.
* Proven ability to…