Polymer Asset Manager: Maximize Reactor Profitability

LyondellBasell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell, a global leader in the chemical industry, seeks an Asset Manager for Polymers NA in Houston to maximize profitability of HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, and related products. The role focuses on cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and long-range asset planning across 25+ reactors in four states.

You will drive asset loading plans, partner with Sales and Manufacturing, and lead optimization tool development while ensuring product specifications align with profitability and capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Engineering or Technical preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience. Polymer manufacturing or commercial experience preferred.
• Computer literacy including MS Office, SAP, Power BI and Business Warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Determine economic asset balancing to maximize profitability and asset utilization.
• Lead rationalization decisions on product deletions or specification changes.
• Review product mix, quality, and run rates with Manufacturing and S&OP to optimize reactor wheels.
• Own long-term value optimization of polymer assets and related models/tools.
• Coordinate development and implementation of product slate simplification in plants.
• Set inventory targets and monitor short-term manufacturing issues affecting profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Collaboration

Communication

Polymer knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Business Warehouse

Job description

LyondellBasell, a global leader in the chemical industry, seeks an Asset Manager for Polymers NA in Houston to maximize profitability of HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, and related products. The role focuses on cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and long-range asset planning across 25+ reactors in four states.

You will drive asset loading plans, partner with Sales and Manufacturing, and lead optimization tool development while ensuring product specifications align with profitability and capacity.