Shift Supervisor — High-Impact Chemical Plant Ops Leader

LyondellBasell; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the Lake Charles Polymers site to lead up to 11 Operators and ensure safe, efficient unit operations. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on supervision of shift teams, with accountability for safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work with engineers, maintenance, and management to meet site objectives, maintain procedures, and drive continuous improvement in production quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ chemical plant operations experience.
• Experience working in a polypropylene or catalloy plant is preferred.
• Familiarity with DCS operating systems is preferred.
• “Step-up Supervisor” or similar supervisory leadership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a high performing shift team and develop operators’ skills, including administering discipline when appropriate.
• Coordinate with unit Specialists, Process Engineers, and Managers to meet business and site objectives.
• Maintain knowledge of unit procedures, equipment, and personnel to meet objectives including operations, safety, environmental, maintenance and quality performance.
• Interface with maintenance personnel on maintenance execution and outages.
• Interface with project engineering and construction personnel to manage projects in the area.
• Report, investigate, and initiate corrective actions; actively troubleshoots problems and develops plans to resolve issues.
• Take appropriate action in response to health, safety, or environmental incidents.
• Train and evaluate operator performance; ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Communicate relief information to other Supervisors for continuity during off-hours.
• Accountability for unit housekeeping and accurate completion of operating discipline documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Operations oversight

Safety awareness

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the Lake Charles Polymers site to lead up to 11 Operators and ensure safe, efficient unit operations. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on supervision of shift teams, with accountability for safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work with engineers, maintenance, and management to meet site objectives, maintain procedures, and drive continuous improvement in production quality and reliability.