Director Operations Excellence

HF Sinclair•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Basic FunctionHF Sinclair is seeking a Director-Operations Excellence in Dallas,TX who will be responsible to Deliver sustainable operations through leading the Corporate Operations Excellence / L&P Group, ownership of the Corporate Operations OEMS element and as the leader of both the Extended Fleet Leadership Team and the Ops Manager NetworkJob Duties Acts as the primary resources for expertise related to Conduct of Operations and fulfill the role of OEMS Operations Element Network Leader Accountable for development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HFS Operations OEMS element centered around Principles of Conduct of Operations (CoO) to achieve exceptional reliability. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of operation strategy with respect to OEMS operations element standards at applicable facilities: Lead and mentor the Ops Leaders to deliver exceptional operational performance through the effective implementation and execution of OEMS conduct of operations principles. Oversee the creation of OEMS Operations standard content through leadership and collaboration with cross functional and operations element teams. Assure competency of OEMS Operations Element performers. Collaborate with senior executives to ensure strategic plans are defined and business objectives are delivered. Interact with peers to ensure alignment and synergy with respect to OEMS Elements Identify and implement solutions for OEMS Operations Element improvements. Ensures consistent application of OEMS operations standards and continuous improvement of the process. Assures applicable leadership teams have defined strategies to implement and fulfill with OEMS operations element requirements. Apply industry updates and best practices to continuously improve work processes responsible for Maintain and improve OEMS operations metrics for performance improvement. Develop, implement, sustain and improve the culture, systems, and talent necessary for assuring site operating team capability (how HFS Sinclair hires, educates, and develops highly capable operators and operations supervision to achieve exceptional operational reliability) Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.ExperienceA minimum of 15 years of extensive industry and on-the-job experience is required.Education LevelA minimum of a Bachelors Degree (Management or Engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Education A Masters Degree is preferred. Required Skills Previous leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility in Refining Operations is required. Previous Operational Excellence Management experience in Refining Operations is required. Proven leadership ability. Good spreadsheet, database and word processing applications knowledge; advanced time-management, organizational, project planning and management skills; demonstrated competency in the execution of multiple projects. Advanced verbal and written communications and reading skills; advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to others; presentation, negotiation and organizational skills; ability to communicate technical plans, strategies and designs with all levels of the organization. Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations. Proficient in procurement, inventory control and cost containment; knowledge of refinery principles, safety practices, and regulatory compliance procedures. Strong business acumen and powerful negotiation skills., knowledge and understanding of overall business and marketing objectives, strategic acumen and problem solving skills with the ability to turn findings into executable plans. Ability to effectively prioritize projects and manage available resources.

Requirements

A minimum of 15 years of extensive industry and on-the-job experience is required.
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree (Management or Engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility in Refining Operations is required.
Previous Operational Excellence Management experience in Refining Operations is required.
Proven leadership ability.
Good spreadsheet, database and word processing applications knowledge; advanced time-management, organizational, project planning and management skills; demonstrated competency in the execution of multiple projects.
Advanced verbal and written communications and reading skills; advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to others; presentation, negotiation and organizational skills; ability to communicate technical plans, strategies and designs with all levels of the organization.
Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
Proficient in procurement, inventory control and cost containment; knowledge of refinery principles, safety practices, and regulatory compliance procedures.
Strong business acumen and powerful negotiation skills., knowledge and understanding of overall business and marketing objectives, strategic acumen and problem solving skills with the ability to turn findings into executable plans.
Ability to effectively prioritize projects and manage available resources.

Nice To Haves

A Masters Degree is preferred.
Advanced understanding of Refinery Management and Operations.

Responsibilities

Acts as the primary resources for expertise related to Conduct of Operations and fulfill the role of OEMS Operations Element Network Leader
Accountable for development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HFS Operations OEMS element centered around Principles of Conduct of Operations (CoO) to achieve exceptional reliability.
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of operation strategy with respect to OEMS operations element standards at applicable facilities
Lead and mentor the Ops Leaders to deliver exceptional operational performance through the effective implementation and execution of OEMS conduct of operations principles.
Oversee the creation of OEMS Operations standard content through leadership and collaboration with cross functional and operations element teams.
Assure competency of OEMS Operations Element performers.
Collaborate with senior executives to ensure strategic plans are defined and business objectives are delivered. Interact with peers to ensure alignment and synergy with respect to OEMS Elements
Identify and implement solutions for OEMS Operations Element improvements.
Ensures consistent application of OEMS operations standards and continuous improvement of the process.
Assures applicable leadership teams have defined strategies to implement and fulfill with OEMS operations element requirements.
Apply industry updates and best practices to continuously improve work processes responsible for
Maintain and improve OEMS operations metrics for performance improvement.
Develop, implement, sustain and improve the culture, systems, and talent necessary for assuring site operating team capability (how HFS Sinclair hires, educates, and develops highly capable operators and operations supervision to achieve exceptional operational reliability)
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.