The Shift Coordinator is responsible for leading, organizing, and administering the shift team to execute the production schedule and achieve operational objectives within a busy manufacturing environment, preferably the cement industry. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with quality standards, maximizing equipment utilization, coordinating interdepartmental activities, and handling complex operational and personnel challenges.
Key Duties/ Responsibilities
- Lead, organize, and administer the shift team to execute the production schedule and achieve production objectives.
- Ensure all Quality and Control room parameters are met, and the plant operates in compliance with established standards and group guidelines.
- Protect plant equipment, maximize its utilization and reliability, and recommend machinery improvements and manufacturing methods.
- Coordinate and facilitate key decision-making and problem-solving within the team, addressing operational failures or manpower-related challenges.
- Represent the production department, coordinating and organizing teamwork with other departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Develop and implement efficient shift schedules for the production department, proactively addressing potential obstacles like equipment malfunction or personnel shortages to meet production targets.
- Collaborate closely with the Production Superintendent during operations and major shutdowns, supervising activities within the area of responsibility to schedule and meet targets.
- Ensure timely sharing of critical information and prepare comprehensive technical shift reports on Production, Dispatch, Quality, Engineering performance, and safety meetings.
- Foster a strong team environment, build trust and support among peers, and demonstrate strong delegation and succession abilities.
- Maintain flexibility to work all hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays, and possess the physical ability to perform essential job functions.
Academic and Professional Qualifications and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, preferably Chemical and Process Engineering.
- Advanced studies in Engineering, Science, or Management will be considered an added advantage.
- A minimum of 5 years of active involvement in a busy manufacturing setup, preferably within the cement industry.
- Proven knowledge of cement production unit operations.
- Demonstrated experience in team management.
- Advanced knowledge in developing measurements for production activities.
