About the Role:Join a critical leadership role within a continuous chemical manufacturing operation where you will lead shift activities, support safe and efficient plant performance, and serve as the primary resource for operational decision-making. As the Shift Team Leader, you'll work closely with operators and laboratory personnel to troubleshoot process challenges, optimize production, and drive operational excellence. This hands-on position is ideal for a technical leader who enjoys mentoring teams while remaining actively involved in day-to-day plant operations.
Here's a glimpse into your day to day:- Promote and reinforce safe work practices and a strong safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, environmental requirements, and operating standards.
- Maintain working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and unit safety requirements.
- Conduct safety observations, facility inspections, and compliance audits.
- Prepare and coordinate safe work permits for maintenance and contractor activities.
- Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure shift activities comply with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the lead resource during assigned shifts and coordinate daily operational activities.
- Assist operators in troubleshooting process, equipment, and product quality issues.
- Support achievement of production targets while optimizing efficiency and minimizing waste.
- Coordinate shift priorities and ensure effective communication during shift handoffs.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to operations and laboratory personnel.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new technicians and operators.
- Promote accountability to established operating procedures and safety standards.
- Foster teamwork and effective communication across shifts and departments.
- Share best practices and serve as a technical resource for shift personnel.
You'll be a perfect fit if you have: - Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent industrial experience.
- 5+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, or related process industry environment.
- Previous experience serving as a Lead Operator, Shift Lead, Senior Operator, or similar leadership role.
- Experience working in continuous manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of chemical processing equipment and plant operating systems.
- Knowledge of OSHA, environmental, and process safety requirements.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with hazardous chemical processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience with SAP, Aspen, or similar manufacturing systems.
- Laboratory experience.
- HAZWOPER certification or training.
- Chemical Process Operator certification or equivalent technical training.
Hours:- 4-week Rotational Shift Cycle, Days and Nights
Compensation and Benefits:- Pay: $120,000 maximum Annually (depending upon experience).
- Eligible for overtime pay
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee - family) are also available!
- 401(k)with employer match
Other Offerings:- The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
- The ability to balance your work and family activities.
- Flexible work schedule
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
- A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
- Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.
