Production Crew Lead

AKJ Chemicals is looking for an internal candidate with Contractor Certified Person Endorsement for our Production Lead vacancy. Production Leads must be self-directed, and safety focused.  AKJ Production Lead will manage a crew of Production Technicians (PTs) across the north mines and Narm on a rotational schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety and Compliance:

• Lead by example, adhering to all safety rules and procedures.
  

• Conduct Safety Inspections and reports using iAuditor.
  

• Report safety concerns and incidents immediately.
  

• Complete training on all Narm and North sites and systems if not already trained.
  
   

Production

Crew Supervision:

• Coordinate train lineups and shift changes, ensuring PTs are informed and assigned appropriately.
  

• Maintain communication with PTs, mine personnel, and Watco about train loading.
  

• Document production technicians shift times and locations.
  

• Report beginning-of-shift and end-of-shift tank levels and complete shift reports.
  

• Ensure coverage for callouts and perform housekeeping duties.
  

• Travel between mine sites for inspections and personnel check-ins.
  

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Assist in troubleshooting maintenance issues.
  

• Report maintenance issues and create action items in iAuditor.
  

Leadership and Training:

• Evaluate production technicians’ performance, provide feedback, and conduct quarterly assessments.
  

• Train new PTs and complete Site-Specific Training Sheets.
  

• Communicate effectively with management and resolve conflicts proactively.
  


• Communicate effectively with Safety and Training Supervisor 

Soft Skills:

• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to lead by example.
  

• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with team members and management.
  

• Problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues promptly.
  

• Ability to motivate and inspire team members.
  

• Conflict resolution skills to manage and resolve disputes within the team.
  

• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently.
  

Qualifications:

• Experienced AKJ Chemicals employee with satisfactory performance in current role.
  

• Strong commitment to safety and leadership skills.
  

• Excellent communication and self-direction.
  

• Proficiency in using iAuditor, BambooHR, and MS Office
  

Compensation:

• The hourly wage is 24.00 an hour with rotational earnings offering built in overtime with DuPont schedule. 
  

• AKJ Production Lead fleet vehicle for shifts worked
  

• AKJ Safety Pays Bonus Recognition