Shift Leader – Thrace Plant

About the role

The Shift Leader will direct and coordinate all production operations at the Thrace plant, ensuring safe, continuous manufacturing that meets volume, quality, cost, and EHS standards. This role is pivotal for maintaining optimal performance across silos, extraction, refinery, and utilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily activities for production and logistics teams, managing shift schedules, attendance and workforce performance.
• Supervise plant operations via control room and field inspections, covering silos, extraction, refinery and utilities.
• Optimize resource, equipment and utility usage to achieve cost‑efficient production.
• Coordinate raw material handling, stock control and quality monitoring to meet commercial and quality standards.
• Manage safety procedures, emergency response, work permits (including LOTO) and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies.
• Drive continuous improvement, troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate maintenance and apply root‑cause analysis.

Required profile

• University degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial) or advanced vocational/technical college diploma.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing or production, with proven leadership of 10+ staff in a shift‑based environment.
• Knowledge of global standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, FSSC 22000 and HACCP.
• Electrical accreditation, ATEX/Explosion hazard training and certified First Aid.
• Intermediate to advanced English (B2 preferred).

Required skills

• Proficiency with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP).
• Experience operating SCADA/control‑room systems.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical services and private pension contributions.
• Opportunity to work within an international, expert team and make a tangible impact on the business.