LyondellBasell
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This role reports to the Site Manager and is located in Perrysburg, OH.
LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.
Come Join an Inclusive Team
The primary role of the Operations Manager for LyondellBasell is to plan, organize and control production and oversee Logistics for the Advanced Polymers Solutions division to ensure safe, efficient and effective operation and that all products are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard. This role reports to the Site Manager and is located in Perrysburg, OH.
This requires overall coordination of production, scheduling, health and safety, quality assurance, logistics, coaching and development, and continuous improvement activities within the process areas. Responsible for leading the plant in its mission to meet or exceed all of our customer's expectations while meeting process metrics. The Operations Manager complies with all policies, regulations and values for safety, quality, environmental and financial stewardship.
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A Day in the Life
Defines goals, improve processes, and resolve problems in conjunction with managers across the organization.
Translate customer requirements into manufacturing strategies and processes, resulting in cost-effective processing and profitable manufacturing of Lyondellbasell products
Develop operations-related plans, policies and procedures
Drive a culture of GoalZero safety performance
Sets priorities based on 1: Safety, 2: Quality, 3: Production using Lyondellbasell GoalZero principles in all decisions
Monitors and strictly enforces excellent housekeeping disciplines that meet Safety, Quality and site management expectations
Drive manufacturing performance by directing all production in the plant, to meet schedules that allow for superior customer satisfaction and high plant efficiency by establishing and executing operating plans and objectives
Provide plant floor supervision and leadership to ensure compliance with all Lyondellbasell Safety, Operational Excellence and Quality standards
Work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations and Logistics department; Ensure that standard operating, health and safety procedures are adhered to; Monitor quality standards of products and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives; Analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems; Determine and implement improvements to the production process
Prepare and maintain production reports; Manage production budget and costs;
Direct process capability and efficiency efforts to reduce overall operating costs and improve plant operations
Lead corrective action and problem-solving activities and participate in continuous improvement (LEAN) activities
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments including Technical, Maintenance, Quality and Logistics departments
Drive and champion risk reduction activities
Staff, manage, coach, motivate, train and assess performance of logistics and production employees, by reviewing the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement
You Bring This Value
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management or other technical field with at least 5 years managing in a manufacturing environment, or 8+ years demonstrated Management experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Experience with Operational Excellence programs and Continuous Improvement in leadership and contributing roles
Must have excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills; including the ability to interface with internal & external customer contacts
Must be able to communicate to all levels of the organization
Must possess a high level of initiative and independent decision-making ability
Establish and maintain facility environmental, safety, and health standards to minimize employee and community exposure
Must possess solid computer skills and working with production software, excel spreadsheets and other reporting applications
Knowledge of quality systems and standards with a focus on creating improvement standards that are based on the practices of root cause analysis
Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices is a plus
Knowledge of business, finance and management principles as well as the ability to review and comprehend financial reports is a plus
Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
Retirement (Pension) Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Vacation and Holidays
Competencies
Drive Innovation
Technical Skills
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Learn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell
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LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.
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Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
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