Shift Team Leader

Croda International•New Castle, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Shift Team Leader – Manufacturing Lead safe, reliable performance in a complex chemical manufacturing environment. At Croda, our Shift Team Leaders build capable teams, reinforce high operating standards, and help deliver sustainable, high-performance specialty chemical solutions. As a Shift Team Leader for Manufacturing, you will supervise and motivate a shift team of operations and laboratory technicians. You will be highly visible in encouraging safe behavior, setting clear expectations, developing team capability, and ensuring efficient unit performance. You will not tolerate substandard work, particularly violations of established rules and procedures.

Requirements

Seven or more years of experience working in a chemical plant required
Two or more years of experience leading hourly operations personnel across multiple shifts in a production environment.
Previous experience with chemical processing equipment and operating systems.
Working knowledge of state, federal, and local environmental regulations.
Associate degree in a related technical field required.
Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and hold a shift team accountable.
Strong safety awareness, operational judgment, troubleshooting ability, and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate clearly across shifts, functions, and levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

experience with continuous production of hazardous chemicals is a plus.
Laboratory and computer experience preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, SAP, and Aspen products preferred.
Previous HAZWOPER training is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
Chemical Process Operator certification or completion of an equivalent program is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure the entire team complies with site safety and security policies, protocols, and procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of OSHA process safety elements and mastery of the unit Basis of Safety document.
Conduct behavior-based safety assessments of routine and non-routine work practices and identify improvement opportunities.
Perform routine facility inspections and periodic audits of inventories, equipment, procedures, and training to support compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Prepare safe work permits for work on and around the unit premises.
Ensure incidents, accidents, and injuries occurring on shift are reported and investigated accurately and promptly.
Monitor key operating metrics and assist unit operators with adjustments to achieve target throughput.
Help maximize process efficiency while minimizing steam and electricity consumption and waste generation.
Investigate and troubleshoot issues involving process performance, product quality, and equipment performance.
Ensure effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment by identifying, reporting, and correcting deficiencies.
Provide visible day-to-day leadership across shift operations and laboratory activities.
Supervise, motivate, coach, and develop operations and laboratory technicians.
Support training, performance monitoring, recognition, and discipline responsibilities in accordance with site requirements.
Participate actively in recruiting new technicians and apprentices for the site.
Maintain positive employee and labor relations through accurate administration of the collective bargaining agreement.
Set high standards for safe, compliant, and reliable work and address substandard performance.