Manufacturing Shift Team Lead

About the Role:

Join a critical leadership role within a continuous chemical manufacturing operation where you will lead shift activities, support safe and efficient plant performance, and serve as the primary resource for operational decision-making. As the Shift Team Leader, you'll work closely with operators and laboratory personnel to troubleshoot process challenges, optimize production, and drive operational excellence. This hands-on position is ideal for a technical leader who enjoys mentoring teams while remaining actively involved in day-to-day plant operations.

About TAI:

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a glimpse into your day to day:

• Promote and reinforce safe work practices and a strong safety culture.

• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, environmental requirements, and operating standards.

• Maintain working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and unit safety requirements.

• Conduct safety observations, facility inspections, and compliance audits.

• Prepare and coordinate safe work permits for maintenance and contractor activities.

• Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

• Ensure shift activities comply with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

• Serve as the lead resource during assigned shifts and coordinate daily operational activities.

• Assist operators in troubleshooting process, equipment, and product quality issues.

• Support achievement of production targets while optimizing efficiency and minimizing waste.

• Coordinate shift priorities and ensure effective communication during shift handoffs.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to operations and laboratory personnel.

• Assist with onboarding and training of new technicians and operators.

• Promote accountability to established operating procedures and safety standards.

• Foster teamwork and effective communication across shifts and departments.

• Share best practices and serve as a technical resource for shift personnel.

You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent industrial experience.

• 5+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, or related process industry environment.

• Previous experience serving as a Lead Operator, Shift Lead, Senior Operator, or similar leadership role.

• Experience working in continuous manufacturing operations.

• Strong understanding of chemical processing equipment and plant operating systems.

• Knowledge of OSHA, environmental, and process safety requirements.

• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with hazardous chemical processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience with SAP, Aspen, or similar manufacturing systems.

• Laboratory experience.

• HAZWOPER certification or training.

• Chemical Process Operator certification or equivalent technical training.

Hours:

• 4-week Rotational Shift Cycle, Days and Nights

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $120,000 maximum Annually (depending upon experience).

• Eligible for overtime pay

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)

• PTO and Paid Holidays

• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!

• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.

• The ability to balance your work and family activities.

• Flexible work schedule

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.

• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at https://www.tai.inc/

TAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.