Operations Manager

LyondellBasell Industries; Gniewkowo; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell Industries seeks an experienced Operations Manager for the Gniewkowo manufacturing site in Poland. You will lead and develop the production team, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and manage budget and CAPEX coordination.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will partner with QA, Finance, HR and maintenance to optimize production, costs, and delivery, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Production Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing leadership, including managing production teams.
• Experience in project management and driving operational or continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and people management with coaching and development.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Good command of English and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture and zero-incident goal.
• Manage day-to-day production operations to meet targets and on-time delivery.
• Oversee shop-floor activities and optimize resource utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Coordinate and supervise daily production activities with HR and Finance.
• Represent the Production Department during audits and industry events.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Production Technology, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Operations Manager

Location:

Gniewkowo, PL, 88-140

Facility: Gniewkowo-6732

Department: Operations

Division: Global APS

LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy 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'readdressing 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 Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Gniewkowo manufacturing site. Reporting directly to the Site Manager, this role leads and develops the production team, drives continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance, and promotes effective collaboration across the organization to achieve operational and business objectives.

A Day in the Life

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and supporting initiatives aimed at achieving a zero-incident workplace (Goal ZERO).
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits, identify improvement opportunities, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure all production employees understand and follow company safety policies and operational procedures.
• Manage day-to-day production operations to ensure production targets, service levels, and on-time delivery requirements are achieved.
• Oversee shop-floor activities and ensure efficient utilization of equipment, resources, and production capacity.
• Review manufacturing processes and material flows, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Work closely with Quality teams to ensure products consistently meet company quality standards and customer expectations.
• Support the implementation of operational excellence initiatives, new manufacturing standards, and capital investment projects (CAPEX).
• Coordinate and manage improvement and investment projects, working closely with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the development of the annual Production Department budget in cooperation with the Financial Controller.
• Monitor departmental spending and operational costs, ensuring effective cost control while maintaining product quality and operational reliability.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization.
• Develop, monitor, and report key production performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare regular production reports and present operational results to management and departmental teams.
• Analyze performance trends and recommend actions to improve results.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, quality, and waste reduction.
• Analyze production performance and identify opportunities to improve yields, resource utilization, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Implement best practices and support a culture of operational excellence across the production function.
• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams, fostering a strong performance-oriented, collaborative, and safety-focused culture.
• Manage workforce planning, recruitment, training, performance management, and employee development in partnership with HR.
• Coordinate and supervise daily production activities, ensuring effective task allocation, team performance, and achievement of operational objectives.
• Cooperate closely with Finance, HR, Maintenance, Logistics, Quality, and other departments to support operational performance and business objectives.
• Represent the Production Department during customer audits, corporate meetings, industry events, and training activities.
• Act as a role model for Company values and promote those values through everyday leadership and decision-making.

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Production Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, including managing production teams and overseeing production processes.
• Experience in project management and driving operational or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams while effectively planning and prioritizing work.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across multiple functions.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• High level of motivation, accountability, reliability, and attention to detail.

Build Partnerships

Deliver Results

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational Fit

Technical Skills

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 and benefits package.

LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.