Career Opportunities: Operations Team Lead (13921)
Operations Team Lead
At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.
We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?
About the job
Reporting to the Operations Manager the Operations Team Lead Lead will work as a technical coordinator for operations and engineering to optimize plant operations while enabling safe and efficient production of quality products.
The Morris site manufactures Amine Surfactants for use in agricultural, mining, home and personal care, coatings lubes and fuels, and oilfield applications. The fatty amines and derivatives produced at the Morris site are specially formulated for our customers needs to provide value in neutralization, emulsification, wetting and other surface active properties. The Operations Team Lead is responsible for her/his manufacturing units at the site.
In your future role as Operations Team Lead you will
- Drive process improvements to optimize equipment, materials, and resources, maximizing efficiency and profitability.
- Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving, diagnosing issues, documenting findings, and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Ensure regulatory and safety compliance, including adherence to plant operating permits and participation in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
- Provide technical leadership and team development, including training, guidance, and building trust through strong expertise and decision-making.
- Manage and respond to operational issues and emergencies, acting as the technical expert during unplanned events and ensuring rapid resolution.
- Oversee procedures and continuous improvement systems, including SOP management, document control, and managing change through MOC processes.
We believe you bring
- B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- 5–7 years of production experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- Supervisory experience managing a team of operators
- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and leadership with a high sense of ownership and accountability
- Knowledge of plant processes, equipment, and safety policies/procedures
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment
Great if you have
Have we got your interest?
This is a permanent position onsite a full-time basis, reporting to the Production Manager based in Morris, IL.
Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/
We look forward to receiving your application!
We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.
About Nouryon
Explore careers and life at Nouryon
If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.
#WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs
We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.
#LI-Onsite
What can Nouryon offer you?
If you share our values and ambitions, we offer a fascinating international environment that rewards your skills and enthusiasm. Our employment package comprises a competitive salary and an attractive bonus scheme. Training opportunities and internal networks enable valuable personal and professional development. And through challenging projects you will help us become first choice for our customers, shareholders and employees, all over the world.
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Operations Team Lead
At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.
We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?
About the job
Reporting to the Operations Manager the Operations Team Lead Lead will work as a technical coordinator for operations and engineering to optimize plant operations while enabling safe and efficient production of quality products.
The Morris site manufactures Amine Surfactants for use in agricultural, mining, home and personal care, coatings lubes and fuels, and oilfield applications. The fatty amines and derivatives produced at the Morris site are specially formulated for our customers needs to provide value in neutralization, emulsification, wetting and other surface active properties. The Operations Team Lead is responsible for her/his manufacturing units at the site.
In your future role as Operations Team Lead you will
- Drive process improvements to optimize equipment, materials, and resources, maximizing efficiency and profitability.
- Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving, diagnosing issues, documenting findings, and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Ensure regulatory and safety compliance, including adherence to plant operating permits and participation in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
- Provide technical leadership and team development, including training, guidance, and building trust through strong expertise and decision-making.
- Manage and respond to operational issues and emergencies, acting as the technical expert during unplanned events and ensuring rapid resolution.
- Oversee procedures and continuous improvement systems, including SOP management, document control, and managing change through MOC processes.
We believe you bring
- B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- 5–7 years of production experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- Supervisory experience managing a team of operators
- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and leadership with a high sense of ownership and accountability
- Knowledge of plant processes, equipment, and safety policies/procedures
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment
Great if you have
Have we got your interest?
This is a permanent position onsite a full-time basis, reporting to the Production Manager based in Morris, IL.
Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/
We look forward to receiving your application!
We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.
About Nouryon
Explore careers and life at Nouryon
If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.
#WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs
We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.
#LI-Onsite
What can Nouryon offer you?
If you share our values and ambitions, we offer a fascinating international environment that rewards your skills and enthusiasm. Our employment package comprises a competitive salary and an attractive bonus scheme. Training opportunities and internal networks enable valuable personal and professional development. And through challenging projects you will help us become first choice for our customers, shareholders and employees, all over the world.
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- The job has been sent to
Operations Team Lead
At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.
We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?
About the job
Reporting to the Operations Manager the Operations Team Lead Lead will work as a technical coordinator for operations and engineering to optimize plant operations while enabling safe and efficient production of quality products.
The Morris site manufactures Amine Surfactants for use in agricultural, mining, home and personal care, coatings lubes and fuels, and oilfield applications. The fatty amines and derivatives produced at the Morris site are specially formulated for our customers needs to provide value in neutralization, emulsification, wetting and other surface active properties. The Operations Team Lead is responsible for her/his manufacturing units at the site.
In your future role as Operations Team Lead you will
- Drive process improvements to optimize equipment, materials, and resources, maximizing efficiency and profitability.
- Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving, diagnosing issues, documenting findings, and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Ensure regulatory and safety compliance, including adherence to plant operating permits and participation in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
- Provide technical leadership and team development, including training, guidance, and building trust through strong expertise and decision-making.
- Manage and respond to operational issues and emergencies, acting as the technical expert during unplanned events and ensuring rapid resolution.
- Oversee procedures and continuous improvement systems, including SOP management, document control, and managing change through MOC processes.
We believe you bring
- B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- 5–7 years of production experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- Supervisory experience managing a team of operators
- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and leadership with a high sense of ownership and accountability
- Knowledge of plant processes, equipment, and safety policies/procedures
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment
Great if you have
Have we got your interest?
This is a permanent position onsite a full-time basis, reporting to the Production Manager based in Morris, IL.
Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/
We look forward to receiving your application!
We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.
About Nouryon
Explore careers and life at Nouryon
If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.
#WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs
We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.
#LI-Onsite
What can Nouryon offer you?
If you share our values and ambitions, we offer a fascinating international environment that rewards your skills and enthusiasm. Our employment package comprises a competitive salary and an attractive bonus scheme. Training opportunities and internal networks enable valuable personal and professional development. And through challenging projects you will help us become first choice for our customers, shareholders and employees, all over the world.