Operations Manager

LyondellBasell North America; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

401(k) with 6% match

Pension Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation & Holidays

Educational Assistance

Job summary

LyondellBasell Akron, OH is seeking an Operations Manager to lead production, maintenance and logistics, directing department leads and shaping safety, quality and efficiency.

You will drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, develop people leaders, manage budgets, and collaborate with corporate and site teams to deliver reliable, compliant manufacturing.

This role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years of supervisory experience, with strong communication and a track record of cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering preferred.
• 5+ years in supervisory/management roles.
• Operations/processing knowledge; OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of plastic compounding (preferred).
• Interpersonal skills to engage and motivate workforce.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee department leads to meet daily manufacturing activities, schedules, and on-time delivery targets.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Identify and reduce process variability, waste, and non-value-added activities.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop department leads and operational staff.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Drive employee engagement, training, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Participate in workforce planning, hiring, and succession development.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and cost controls.
• Support capital expenditure planning for new equipment and facility upgrades.
• Ensure reliability and proper maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Analyze data to gain actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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Operations Manager

Location: Akron, OH, US, 44310

Facility: AKRON-5001

Department: Production - AKO

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

This position is in the direct line of succcession for site manager for multiple sites across the U.S. The ideal candidate has held site leadership roles at a small or medium size site or an operations manager role at a larger site. Responsible for approximately 75% of the site workforce, this role is accountable for the safe, efficient and accurate manufacturing at our site in Akron, Ohio. Responsibilities include leading our production, maintenance, and logisitics department, developing people leaders of those departments. Experience with P&L, zero based budgeting, and developing people leaders is essential to success in this role. Leading by influence and effectively communicating at the corporate and site level equally should effectively be demonstrated.

A Day in the Life

• Direct and oversee department leads responsible for daily manufacturing activities and ensure adherence toproduction schedules and on-time delivery targets
• Promote a culture of zero incidents and proactive safety engagement and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Identify and reduce process variability, waste, and non-value-added activities
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or compliance
• Lead, coach, and develop department leads and operational staff
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures
• Drive employee engagement, training, and cross-functional collaboration
• Participate in workforce planning, hiring, and succession development
• Develop and manage operational budgets and cost controls
• Support capital expenditure planning for new equipment and facility upgrades
• Ensure reliability and proper maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Analyze data to gain actionable insights to drive continuous improvement

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years experience in supervisory/management positions. Preferred candidate has experience leading people leaders
• Processing operations knowledge is required for this role; knowledge of OSHA and general environmental regulations
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing practices and can articulate specific accomplishments utilizing these tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Preferred candidate possesses a working knowledge of plastic compounding
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage and inspire the workforce to action

What We Offer

Benefits starting day one:

• Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Vacation and Holidays
• Educational Assistance

Why LyondellBasell?

• Safety focused organization
• Grow personally and professionally
• Work with others to develop innovative solutions

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