Area Business Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the day-to-day operation and is accountable for ensuring reliable and cost-effective operation of assigned processing area(s), logistics and utilities, to optimize and achieve production goals of the refinery. This role is essential in establishing and promoting a culture focused on safe, environmentally compliant, and reliable operations with the assigned area(s). This role provides leadership, motivation, training, and development of workforce; participates in continuous improvement activities as part of the site management team and ensures Company policies are followed in order to maintain a positive work culture.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

• Chemical Engineering Degree Preferred 

• Four (4) or more years Experience in a managerial/supervisory role (Required)

• Ten (10) or more years Experience in refinery, petrochemical or chemical role (Required)

• No Licensure or Certification Required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including climbing of stairs, ladders and in confined spaces , Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, hearing protection, respirator) , Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, holidays and overtime as required

• Accountable for safe, compliant and sustained economically viable refining operations (short and long-term) in assigned area

• Responsible for asset ownership and stewardship, with a heavy focus on operation excellence as well as delivery and health of all management system workstreams in the assigned area

• Provides escalation path for the shift team and oversees the day-to-day activities of the Area Business Team within assigned area to ensure safe and quality production and meet identified goals

• Leads the Area Business Team through short- and long-term threat resolution

• Maintains a safe, healthy and environmentally compliant operation by following, implementing and enforcing Company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations

• Ensures effective incident investigation and preventative action implementation to avoid recurrence

• Ensures effective and consistent application of collective bargaining agreements

• Monitors progress of area KPIs and develops strategies to drive continuous improvement

• Accomplishes goals while maintaining employee accountability, positive team morale, employee engagement, and teamwork

• Drives business team to identify and present quality alternatives, assuring sound, timely and reasonable decisions

• Provides Planning Premises for Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Business Planning cycles

• Accountable for managing spend and achieving area budget targets

• Acts as contract owner for Area contracts

• Performs other duties as assigned

• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 4 LEADING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 4 LEADING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 4 LEADING):

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 4 LEADING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 4 LEADING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

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