Team Lead, Operations
About The Position
As a Team Lead, Operations in Phillips 66’s Hartford lubricants operation, you will help lead day-to-day plant activities to support safe, reliable, efficient, and customer-focused production. The role works across production, packaging, warehousing, shipping, scheduling, and materials coordination to meet timing, quality, and cost expectations. Leaders are expected to set clear direction, build trust, make timely and thoughtful decisions, take ownership of outcomes, and support collaboration as priorities change. The position oversees operational teams and resources, supports equipment operation and maintenance, coordinates materials and production information in SAP, and tracks performance against goals. It also involves security oversight as an Alternate Facility Security Officer, coordination with vendors, customers, and internal partners, and support for operational changes, quality, safety, environmental compliance, and customer order fulfillment.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country; candidates for regular U.S. positions must meet the stated citizenship or immigration eligibility criteria and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
- High school degree or GED equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience with straightforward procedures or systems.
- Beginner proficiency in SAP Materials Management and Production Planning modules, or equivalent.
- Beginner computer proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
- Able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to walk, stoop, stand, sit, climb, and carry materials daily on even and uneven terrain; climb to the top of tanks and other assets; work outdoors in harsh weather; raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds; work alone a high percentage of the time; and travel up to 15%.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 5 years of direct experience in a manufacturing, planning, or scheduling environment.
- At least 3 years of experience in scheduling or product-movement coordination.
- 5 years of experience applying economic analysis, continuous improvement, prioritization, and resource planning to plant operations.
- Experience using SAP across production and demand management, purchasing and materials management, sales and distribution, and master data.
- Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, MMOG, and Control Plans.
- Experience supporting environmental activities such as waste tracking, manifesting, disposal, recycling, and reporting.
- Experience leading, coaching, motivating, and mentoring a team.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor activities across production, blending, packaging, warehousing, shipping, scheduling, and related plant operations to meet timing, quality, cost, and productivity standards.
- Plan and allocate work, labor, materials, and equipment to meet production needs, reduce bottlenecks, and complete high-priority work on schedule.
- Operate, adjust, inspect, and maintain complex equipment and systems; troubleshoot technical issues, support emergency repairs, and perform preventive maintenance.
- Coordinate raw material usage, demand requirements, ordering, and inventory information in SAP to support production and materials management.
- Develop and review reports and performance measures tracking production capabilities, plant strengths, improvement opportunities, and progress toward goals.
- Serve as an Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO) and provide on-shift security oversight.
- Work with vendors, customers, and cross-functional partners to resolve operational issues, coordinate rail, truck, and barge movements, and support reliable customer order fulfillment.
- Lead operational transitions and changes by planning activities, communicating impacts, updating procedures, and helping the team maintain performance.
- Review procedures and work documents, support quality audits and inspections, and ensure work complies with applicable policies, regulatory requirements, and established standards.
- Promote safe work practices and environmental stewardship, including waste tracking, manifesting, disposal, recycling, and related reporting.
Benefits
- Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus.
- 8% 401(k) company match.
- Cash Balance Account pension.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on an HDHP.
- Total well-being programs and incentives, including an Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
