Production Team Lead

What’s The Role The Production Team Leader (PTL) is responsible for leading frontline production operations and supervising shift personnel to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance. This role provides operational leadership, workforce development, and coordination across Operations, Maintenance, HSSE, Quality, and Technical teams to achieve site objectives. What You’ll Be Doing As a Production Team Leader, you will: Supervise and develop hourly employees through coaching, performance management, communication, and workforce planningAdminister the Collective Bargaining Agreement and address employee relations mattersIssue Safe Work Permits, Lock Out Tag Out permits, Hot Work permits, and Confined Space Entry permitsEnsure compliance with HSSE requirements, company policies, and regulatory expectationsTroubleshoot process, mechanical, and instrumentation issues and coordinate corrective actionsLead Shift Team performance through the Ensure Safe Production (ESP) work processDrive improvements in alarm management, process safety, reliability, and asset integrityEnter and manage work requests within CMMS and SAP systemsEnsure effective training and cross-training of production personnelCoordinate daily operational activities with Maintenance and supporting functionsParticipate in cost reduction, process improvement, Lean, and employee development initiativesSupport and maintain ISO Quality Management System complianceCoordinate activities with vendors, suppliers, and contractorsSupport shutdown planning and execution activitiesProvide leadership for workforce capability development and continuous improvement HSSE Responsibilities Act as an individual and team leader for safe and environmentally sound operationsCoordinate and oversee HSSE activities for the work group.Ensure compliance with all SC&T safety expectations and training requirementsRespond to hazards, reduce risks, report incidents, and participate in root cause investigations.Serve as a Medical First Responder and promote a strong safety culture. What You Bring Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employerHigh school graduate or equivalent; college education is an advantage5+ years of relevant industry experience and 2+ years of leadership experienceStrong commitment to safety, operational discipline, and workforce leadershipAbility to learn and support alumina powder production operationsStrong organization, planning, and time management skillsEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to train, mentor, and develop othersAbility to work rotating shifts and extended hours when requiredExperience leading teams and coordinating activities across functionsAbility to travel as needed for training and business requirements What We Offer The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $155,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity. For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html. You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition togetherContinuously grow the transferable skills you need to get aheadWork at the forefront of technology, trends, and practicesCollaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertiseAchieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourselfBenefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile workingPerform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parentsJoin an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to applyGrow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teamsGain access to a wide range of training and development programs We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here. Shell in The United States With more than 11,000 employees, Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years and is delivering secure energy supplies across America. From producing a reliable supply of oil and gas in the US Gulf of America to biofuels, our retail sites and EV charging network, to marketing and trading electricity generated by gas plants, solar and wind power, we are one of the few countries where every Shell business is represented. We are working with our customers to deliver the energy the world needs today and building the energy systems of tomorrow, all while creating value for society and shareholders.