Director, Global Pilot Operations

Lubrizol Corporation; Wickliffe (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

401(k) match and Age-Weighted Defined Contribution

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays and parental leave

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation is seeking a Director of Global Pilot Operations in Wickliffe, OH. You will lead innovation by developing global pilot facilities and ensuring safety while collaborating with diverse teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years in asset management.

The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work model. If you are self-motivated and capable of driving continuous improvement, apply today to join our commitment to progress and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years managing pilot or production assets.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in managing people and capital budgeting.
• Record of building high performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive global pilot asset safety initiatives.
• Develop and manage Global Scorecard KPIs.
• Ensure capability exists to support MET strategy.

Skills

Managing pilot or production assets

Driving continuous improvement

Strong problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Graduate degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Location: Wickliffe, OH (4 days onsite/ 1 day remote)

Job Type: Full-Time/Exempt

How You'll Make an Impact

As the Director of Global Pilot Operations you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, developing world‑class global pilot facilities (internal and external) and an optimized global footprint to enable accelerated learning, MET strategy execution, and new product and process commercialization. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

• Drive global pilot asset safety initiatives including training, visual indicators, safety projects, risk assessments, and procedure reviews.
• Ensure all process risks, technician health and safety risks are mitigated during laboratory and pilot plant work.
• Develop and manage Global Scorecard comprising essential safety, cost, standard work and performance leading and lagging KPIs.
• Ensure capability exists to support MET strategy (Base, Plus and Prime) and accelerated learning according to project requirements and schedule. Ensure that lab and pilot trials achieve learning and process capability assessment objectives.
• Establish efficient project intake and management process. Ensure that requested trials will provide expected benefit and answer questions posed.
• Create and execute capital strategy to ensure effective asset upgrades to enable MET. Ensure assets are reliable and available when needed.
• Develop optimal global pilot capability and footprint comprising current internal assets, consolidations, new builds and external partnerships.
• Ensure alignment with Lubrizol strategic initiatives around common data streams and management, digitalization (data capture/analysis/generative AI/digital twins), connected workers, automation, modeling and sustainability.
• Coach engagement and partnership between pilot team members, PT organization and all development partners and customers.
• Elevate team capabilities and hire talent to align MET and PT strategy and 21st Century Lubrizol engineer.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Chemical preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years managing pilot or production assets.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in managing people, safety, expenses and capital budgeting and cost management.
• Experienced upgrading pilot or manufacturing processes (equipment, measurement systems and process controls) meeting safety and business needs.
• Record of building high performance teams.
• Experienced driving continuous improvement (People, Processes and Technology).
• Demonstrated success delivering results in a matrix organization.
• Strong/structured problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as facilitation experience.
• Self‑motivated, proactive with the ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced, high energy, team‑oriented environment.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm, a sense of urgency, attention to detail, commitment and follow‑through while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.
• Strategic thinker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Engineering or related field (Chemical preferred).
• Professional Engineers license or experience in design engineering and construction.

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well‑being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave