Business Process Efficiency Consultant

LyondellBasell; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Business Process Efficiency (BPE) Consultant to advise on end-to-end cross-functional processes across Manufacturing, OE, and HSE. The role emphasizes change management, process ownership, and collaboration across teams to deliver scalable improvements.

The candidate should bring a Bachelor’s degree, extensive manufacturing experience, and strong SAP and Six Sigma knowledge, with fluency in English and the ability to work in a global, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing
• Process Re-engineering with Six Sigma/Lean Six Sigma
• Knowledge of BPM, process mapping, and process metrics
• SAP competency in relevant areas (PPPI, Product Safety, Maintenance, Production Planning, Quality)
• Fluent English; additional languages preferred

Responsibilities

• Advise on end-to-end, cross-functional business processes that are standardized, simplified, scalable, automated, and cost-efficient.
• Collaborate with business leaders, SMEs, and frontline teams to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support large transformations like SAP S/4 with change management and process ownership.
• Create scalable, future-ready processes to support growth and collaboration across OE, HSE, and manufacturing.

Skills

Process Re-engineering

Lean Six Sigma

SAP

Process Mapping

Internal Controls

English Fluency

Data Modeling

Global/Cross-Functional Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 purpose of this role is to support the transformation of the Manufacturing organization by advising on and enabling end-to-end, cross-functional business processes that are standardized, simplified, scalable, automated, and cost-efficient, and that enhance both effectiveness and efficiency to help functions—including OE and HSE—achieve their objectives, aligned with respective strategies. You will be working in a team of 5 colleagues with no direct reports.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

The most meaningful improvements happen when business strategy, people, and technology come together. In today's environment, success is about more than optimizing individual processes. It requires understanding how work connects across functions, teams, and systems, and ensuring those connections create value for the business as a whole.

A large part of this work involves partnering with business leaders, subject matter experts, and frontline teams to identify opportunities for improvement. By listening to different perspectives and understanding challenges firsthand, it becomes possible to remove obstacles, simplify ways of working, and deliver solutions that make a real difference in day-to-day operations.

Equally important is maintaining a strong end-to-end process mindset, especially during large transformation initiatives such as SAP S/4. Effective change management, clear process ownership, and close collaboration across teams help ensure that improvements are not only implemented successfully, but are also embraced and sustained over time.

Creating lasting value goes beyond deploying new technology. It comes from understanding business needs, building strong partnerships, encouraging continuous improvement, and helping people navigate change with confidence. At its core, the goal is to create efficient, scalable, and future-ready processes that support growth, strengthen collaboration, and enable long-term success.

A Day in the Life

In this role the Business Process Efficiency (BPE) Consultant will connect with various functions in manufacturing, OE, and HSE with other functions like leads in S2P, D2S, R2R and Digital Technology for cross functional business process opportunities representing the value proposition of the Manufacturing, OE, and HSE organizations. Part of the core job responsibilities will be not only supporting the development of the changes but also the adoption of changes utilizing key Change Management principles and tools.

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor’s degree in a related business function such as Engineering, Chemistry or Business Administration;
• Process Re-engineering, Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma experience preferred;
• Approximately 15+ years of experience in manufacturing and compelling evidence of delivering differential results through influential roles;
• Knowledge of management systems and management modelling for quality management and continuous improvements, such as Lean, 6-Sigma or TQM;
• Experience in a global, fast-paced, dynamic and deadline driven environment;
• Demonstrated knowledge of business process management, including aspects such as process mapping, Business Process Model and Notation, process management, process metrics, benchmarking, and reporting analysis, etc.;
• Ability to apply internal control considerations when evaluating, documenting, and improving cross-functional business processes;
• SAP competency in the relevant functional areas (Project Management, Product Safety, Maintenance Management, Production Planning such as PPPI, and Quality Management);
• Understanding of the key differences and considerations with working for operations of a global chemical company, across multiple regions, time zones, and cultures;
• Fluent English language skills and other languages are preferred;
• Computer literate, including and not limited to an understanding of concepts of data models, master data, data mapping software, etc.

Competencies

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile:

Skills

Demonstrating strong collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills, enabling them to influence stakeholders effectively across organizational levels and diverse cultural environments. You must be able to deliver results in ambiguous situations, manage multiple priorities, and drive innovation through creative thinking and constructive challenges to existing ways of working. Success in the role requires curiosity, initiative, continuous learning, compassion, and the ability to balance diverse perspectives while promoting inclusion. Additionally, strong business acumen, systemic thinking, and a broad understanding of technology and digital concepts are essential to guide business process improvements and support organizational decision-making. Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion

What We Offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested?

Please feel free to contact James Smeets, Talent Acquisition Consultant at james.smeets @ lyondellbasell.com for more details.

The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process as well.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for Netherlands (NL) payroll offers.

The anticipated salary range for this full-time position is $109,760.00 - $150,920.00. The starting compensation will be determined based on skills, experience and qualifications.