Global Pilot Operations Leader

Lubrizol IMEA; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus plans

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays & vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation seeks a Director of Global Pilot Operations to lead the development of world-class pilot facilities and an optimized global footprint for accelerated learning, MET strategy execution, and new product commercialization.

You will build high-performance teams, manage safety, budget, and capital strategies, and partner with internal/external stakeholders to advance mobility, wellbeing, and modern life through innovative chemistry.

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.
• Experienced upgrading pilot or manufacturing processes 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 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 environment.
• Strategic thinker.

Responsibilities

• Drive global pilot asset safety initiatives including training, indicators, safety projects and risk reviews.
• Ensure process risks and safety concerns are mitigated during lab and pilot work.
• Develop and manage a Global Scorecard with safety, cost, standard work and KPIs.
• Support MET strategy and accelerated learning per project requirements and schedule.
• Establish efficient project intake and management processes for trials.
• Create and execute capital strategy for MET asset upgrades.
• Develop optimal global pilot capability and footprint with internal assets and external partnerships.
• Align with data streams, digitalization, and sustainability initiatives.
• Coach and partner with pilot team members, PT, and development partners.
• Elevate team capabilities and hire talent to align MET and PT strategy.

Skills

Safety leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Six Sigma Black Belt

Process optimization tools

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation seeks a Director of Global Pilot Operations to lead the development of world-class pilot facilities and an optimized global footprint for accelerated learning, MET strategy execution, and new product commercialization.

You will build high-performance teams, manage safety, budget, and capital strategies, and partner with internal/external stakeholders to advance mobility, wellbeing, and modern life through innovative chemistry.