Stepan Company

Shift Supervisor

Stepan Company  •  Stalybridge, GB (Onsite)  •  11 hours ago
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Job Description

Site Shift Supervisor - About the Role

Applicants must satisfy job qualifications including work authorization, residence and/or language skills for the country in which the job is located unless Company-sponsorship is specifically stated as available.

We’re looking for a confident and capable Site Shift Supervisor to oversee site operations during allocated shifts and act as the Emergency Duty Manager when required. This is a key leadership role, ensuring the site runs safely, efficiently, and in line with operational standards.

You’ll be the senior point of contact during your shift, responsible for leading a team of 5 - 10 shift personnel, managing incidents, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise site operations during your shift, ensuring safety, quality, and performance targets are met.
  • Act as Emergency Duty Manager, taking charge of any incidents and coordinating appropriate responses.
  • Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and internal procedures.
  • Provide clear leadership and support to shift teams, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Liaise with other departments and external stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
  • Complete accurate shift reports, incident logs, and handovers.
  • Support training and development activities, including occasional cover using reserved hours.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits - salary circa 45k dependent plus 4.5% discretionary bonus
  • Pension company contribution 7.5%, yearly Profit Share pension payment, Generous Life Insurance, Ride to work, Employee activities and many more
  • Structured shift pattern with generous time off - Annualised hours 2 x 12hr days, 2 x 12hr nights, 6 off with reserved hours (used for training, cover and shift swaps)
  • Opportunities for training and career development - Training and leadership programmes available
  • A supportive team environment where safety and leadership are valued.

About You

  • Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within an operational, manufacturing, or industrial setting.
  • Strong understanding of emergency response and incident management.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills, especially under pressure.
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams across day and night shifts.
  • Knowledge of health & safety and environmental compliance.

Desirable Qualifications

  • NEBOSH or IOSH certification.
  • First Aid and Fire Marshal training.
  • Experience in chemical, energy, or heavy industry sectors.

Qualifications

Education

Stepan Company

About Stepan Company

Stepan Company's vision is to create innovative solutions for a cleaner, healthier, more energy efficient world. We want to accomplish that vision by partnering with you. As a publicly-traded, international manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemical products, we collaborate with our customers to bring high-quality products that drive growth in the consumer space and functional markets such as construction, oilfield, agriculture, paints and coatings.

Since 1932, Stepan continues to be a mainstay in the industry, committed to developing sustainable practices and products that reflect our core values: responsibility, integrity and innovation. By always putting you – the customer – first, we bring continuous improvement to the chemical industry and our global community.

Stepan is headquartered in the Greater Chicagoland area (Northfield, IL). We provide timely customer support anywhere in the world by utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, and research and development facilities, along with a robust distribution network throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Northbrook, Illinois
Year Founded
1932
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