Production Team Leader

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We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. 

Job Description

The Role

The Production Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of operators in a safe, environmentally responsible, productive and efficient manner whilst adhering to the Albemarle Core Values. The Production Team Leader is also responsible for creating an inspiring, diverse and inclusive team environment with an open communication culture by setting clear team goals and delegation of tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Motivate your team to work safely, and respectfully of themselves and others.
• Identify opportunities to coach and reward individuals to create an inclusive culture that values and encourages diversity of thought and promotes team over individual.
• Set expectations, provide feedback and hold people accountable for their actions and responsibilities in meeting those expectations.
• Ensure your team’s compliance to instructions, policies, procedures and operating conditions & limits.
• Provide clear work instruction to all responsible team members to ensure key performance and safety objectives are met.
• Ensure that all team members (including contractors) are trained and competent for the tasks undertaken, with the support of the training team.
• Listen to team member’s feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts.
• Work with all key stakeholders to ensure you and your team are prepared for start-up, shut down and continual operation of the plant.
• Identify potential risks to performance. Lead your team in resolving issues where possible. Escalate to the relevant stakeholders to minimise impact when necessary.
• Develop and implement solutions to improve safety, overall plant reliability, performance and output.

WorkExperienceRequirements

• Lead a diverse team to develop a safe, inclusive work environment that delivers reliable, cost optimised production.
• Solve problems to root cause and implement lasting solutions.
• Manage conflicting priorities while maintaining key stakeholder interests and relationships.
• Communicate complex ideas and information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Front line leadership experience in a complex, medium to high risk, environment.  
• Development of procedures, training and competence assessment. 
• Familiarity with DCS and PLC systems and typical process industry equipment.
• Management of financial budgets.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.