Capital Projects Leader: Automation & Logistics

LyondellBasell Industries; Conneaut (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead a portfolio of capital projects across APS manufacturing sites in the United States or Mexico. You will drive concept through startup, coordinating internal teams and external partners to deliver safe, on-schedule, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field and 7+ years of manufacturing project experience, with hands-on work in material handling and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or capital project execution.
• Experience managing multiple capital projects simultaneously in an active manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing material handling, warehousing, packaging, logistics, or other manufacturing automation projects.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of capital projects across APS manufacturing sites, leading projects from concept development and funding approval through execution, startup, and closeout.
• Develop and manage project scopes, estimates, schedules, budgets, risks, and execution plans.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with site teams to develop and implement automation solutions that support operational and business needs.
• Coordinate operations, IT/OT, engineering partners, suppliers, contractors, and system integrators through design, commissioning, startup, and transition to site ownership.
• Lead project reviews, startup readiness activities, and stakeholder communications throughout project execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

SAP

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead a portfolio of capital projects across APS manufacturing sites in the United States or Mexico. You will drive concept through startup, coordinating internal teams and external partners to deliver safe, on-schedule, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field and 7+ years of manufacturing project experience, with hands-on work in material handling and automation.