About the RoleThe Production Shift Team Leader is responsible for managing a shift team within a unionized bio-chemical plant. This leadership position ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations while driving production performance, quality standards, and employee development in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations to meet safety, environmental, quality, and production targets.

• Provide consistent, clear communication across shifts and departments.

• Supervise and develop hourly production employees through coaching, training, and performance management.

• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with maintenance to ensure reliability.

• Support and execute improvement initiatives focused on yield, efficiency, and cost.

• Maintain GMP compliance and effective process controls.

• Align production schedules with customer demand to ensure on-time delivery.

• Conduct shift meetings to share updates, gather feedback, and reinforce expectations.

• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and labor agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or Chemistry is required.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing or continuous processing environments.

• At least 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience, ideally in a unionized setting.

• Experience in dextrose and/or fructose production is required.

• Strong operational leadership and team development skills.

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

• Familiarity with GMP, chemical unit operations, and process controls preferred.

• Experience with project implementation and cross-functional collaboration is a plus.

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