Shift Leader

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara Misr (Egypt)

Responsibilities

HESQ

Adhere to applicable legislation, Yara's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, and the Golden Rules.
Ensure all production activities comply with HESQ standards and practices.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organization in production areas.
Report any safety-related incidents, accidents, environmental breaches, hazardous conditions, or near-misses.
Participate actively in incident and accident investigations.
Conduct regular risk assessments for production activities and ensure control measures are implemented.
Ensure proper use of PPE, safety equipment, and designated workwear.
Serve as a role model for safety compliance and operational discipline.

People Management

Lead, supervise, and motivate the production team, including operators and shift leaders.
Ensure team members are well-trained, competent, and clear on their responsibilities.
Identify training needs and support the continuous development of staff.
Manage manpower allocation to ensure full coverage of shifts, breaks, training, and absences.
Conduct onboarding and safety inductions for all new production staff.

Operations

Monitor daily production operations and ensure alignment with production plans and quality targets.
Use SCADA/DCS systems to track process parameters and respond to deviations in real-time.
Ensure timely execution of batch and continuous production processes.
Cooperate with utilities, maintenance, and quality teams to optimize production performance.
Ensure shift reports, production logs, and operational KPIs are accurately maintained.
Support implementation of Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
Operate industrial chemical processing systems such as boilers, cooling towers and water treatment units

Profile

Education

Bachelors of Science in chemistry or Engineering in Chemical or other related fields.

Experience

Ideally with supervisory experience gained within a similar production environment.
2–5 years in a process-oriented manufacturing environment (e.g., fertilizer, chemical, or oil and gas)
Experience in automated production systems and safety compliance is highly desirable
Able to produce, read and interpret electrical schematics, P&ID’s and engineering drawings

Personal Attributes

High level of safety awareness and a good understanding of the Health and Safety and other attendant regulations.
Highly organized, with the ability to effectively prioritise and plan the workload of self and others.
Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Good level of IT competence.

Additional Information

Job location is in Nubariya city, Egypt

Send your CV preferably in English.

Contact details

Apply no later than

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