Shift Team Leader Jobs

The Pasadena site has a job opening for a Shift Team Leader. The primary responsibility of this position is to lead a team of production operators to safely and efficiently meet or exceed production targets and customer expectations. The incumbent will be a coach, coordinator and mentor to their shift team and use continuous improvement techniques to drive development in all areas of the business. This position reports to the Operations Team Leader and partners with the site leadership team to prioritize tasks, optimize resources and support organizational improvements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Member of Emergency Response team; develop and lead drills and contribute to emergency preparedness
• Responsible for ensuring good housekeeping practices are being performed and daily housekeeping checklists are completed by operators as required
• Provides training for operator onboarding and retraining as required
• Participate in new product introductions and support maintenance shutdowns
• As the site leads up to becoming operational, this position will support the safe construction and commissioning of the site, including building teams and programs
• Conducts monthly shift safety meetings and toolbox talks. Participates in safety committee meetings and inspections, Management of Change, Process Hazard Analyses, Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews, Job Safety Analyses, etc. and contributes to resolving inspection findings.
• Recognize, reward, and provide feedback for team’s successful efforts to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve work processes. Assess employee performance and correct as needed
• Be flexible and willing to carry out a number of different tasks across the site
• Ensures a safe and environmentally responsible plant operation. Works towards zero injuries, zero spills and zero releases
• Oversee daily assignments and work planning of shift team. Ensures that all regulatory inspections are performed efficiently and effectively, including completion of relevant check sheets and leading area audits.
• Participates in the site Quality improvement program
• Responsible for operating equipment in the absence of shift operators and in accordance with all written policies and procedures
• Responsible for supporting Stepan’s Safety, Environmental & Responsible Care policies and leading compliance with Life Saving Rules such as Stop Work Authority granted to all
• Ensure all processing records and stock movements in SAP are accurately recorded and monitor existing paperwork for errors or discrepancies

Qualifications

Education

• Associates degree in Process Technology or equivalent preferred

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