Operations Leading Hand

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Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for an Operations Leading Hand. This position is located at Kemerton.

What You Will Do

• Support the Team Leader during peak times by managing and coordinating key tasks and activities with the team.
• Lead by example and motivate the team to work cohesively to safety execute daily and weekly tasks, meeting compliance, process and procedures for both production and maintenance units.
• Provide coverage for the Team Leader when they are absent during annual leave, personal leave, training or meetings.
• Support the team by providing feedback and hold people accountable for their actions and responsibilities in meeting those expectations.
• Solve problems to root cause and support the team implementing solutions.
• Ensure the team’s compliance to instructions, policies, procedures and operating conditions & limits.
• Provide clear instruction to all responsible team members to ensure key work performance and safety objectives are met.
• Buil strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure you and the team are prepared for start-up, shut down and continual operation of the plant.
• Identify potential risks to performance. Escalate to the relevant stakeholders to minimise impact when necessary.
• Develop and implement solutions to improve safety, overall plant reliability, performance and output. Focus on key projects or activities on behalf of the Team Leader as required.
• Manage conflicting priorities while maintaining key stakeholder interests and relationships.
• Communicate information effectively, both verbally and in writing at all levels of the business.

What You Bring

Required:

• Relevant Trade qualification
• Minimum five years relevant industry experience in a similar chemical or industrial environment coupled with relevant supporting leadership role.
• A strong safety focus with a commitment to and the ability to drive a strong safety culture
• Always leads by example.
• Effective communication skills being both written and oral and ability to liaise at all levels effectively
• Proven initiative and self-motivation in the workplace and proactive behaviours in line with Albemarle expectations and Core Values.
• Ability to work effectively as a team and as an individual.
• The ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders both within the business and with external

Preferred:

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.