Sr. Operations Manager

LyondellBasell; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Site Leader to manage multiple sites across the U.S. in a direct line of succession for site management.

The role oversees production, maintenance, and logistics while guiding a majority of the site workforce and driving safe, efficient operations. The ideal candidate has strong supervisory experience, a background in engineering, and a proven track record with lean manufacturing and cost controls.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee department leads responsible for daily manufacturing activities and ensure adherence to production 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

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisor experience

Plastic compounding knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy 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're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Basic Function

This position is in the direct line of succession 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 largest and highest volume site within the APS portfolio. Responsibilities include leading our production, maintenance, and logistics 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 effectively should be demonstrated.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee department leads responsible for daily manufacturing activities and ensure adherence to production 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

Min. Qualifications

• 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

Competencies

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Technical Skills

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