Senior Team Leader

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The Senior Production Team Leader will manage a production area by leading and coordinating operational activities for EH&S, quality, cost/productivity. They will perform operational, administrative, and logistical activities in support of the manufacturing of Stepan products and provide supervisory level leadership to indirect reports. The successful candidate will blend working knowledge and processes with an understanding of lean concepts in order to drive a culture of ownership and continuous improvement at the Millsdale Plant.

• Manages all aspects of the production area’s performance – EH&S, quality, and reliability.
• Manage, report on, and plan the area’s open EH&S and PSCA assignments for timely and effective closure.
• Leads daily production meetings in the area and prioritizes efforts with EH&S, QA, Maintenance, PPIC and other service groups.
• Utilizes tactical planning tools to target and track progress for key initiatives in the area.
• Manages overall maintenance turnaround scopes and execution plans.
• Responsible for tactical and strategic proposals around service level improvements.
• Propose capital and expense budgets and cost/benefit analysis for expense and capital expenditures.
• Participate in or lead incident investigations. Reviews and approves incident investigation findings and corrective actions.
• Responsible for hourly performance management and development in the area – approximately 30 production operators.
• Foster a team building environment.
• Possess the ability to prioritize process improvement efforts in the area and for providing basic PFD for new processes.

Participate and maintain compliance related activities including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, ISCC+ and others.

Pay Range: $103,500 - $175,900

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• 5+ Years experience in Manufacturing/ Chemical Industry
• 5+ Years of Supervisory experience
• Developed communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to facilitate troubleshooting efforts and has solid comprehension of chemical processes and unit operations

• Stable & Growing
• Collaborative Environment
• Make a Difference & Be Recognized
• Committed to Safety & Sustainability
• Value Driven Culture

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