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Operations ManagerLyondellBasell Industries • Carpentersville, IL, United States
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Operations Manager

Operations Manager

LyondellBasell Industries • Carpentersville, IL, United States
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 proprietaryMoReTecrecycling 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

We are seeking dynamic and experienced Operations Managers to join our manufacturing team. These roles are critical in leading day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and people-first leadership.

A Day in the Life

  • - Lead production teams and shift leaders; set clear targets and coach through Gemba and structured feedback.
  • - Own and implement a lean daily management system (tier meetings, short-interval control, problem escalation).
  • - Drive continuous improvement initiatives: 5S, SMED, TPM elements, A3 problem solving, kaizen events, and value stream mapping.
  • - Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to remove constraints and improve flow.
  • - Translate operational performance into financial outcomes (understand standard cost, absorption, variance drivers).
  • - Recruit, onboard, and develop talent; ensure succession for critical roles.
  • - People-first leader with strong floor presence and ability to earn respect from hourly teams.
  • - Craves process discipline and standard work; avoids ad-hoc or 'cowboy' approaches.
  • - Calm under pressure with fanatical integrity; safety and quality are non-negotiable.
  • - Action-oriented decision maker who embraces change and transformation.
  • - Continuous improvement mindset with hands-on experience in lean tools (A3, VSM, 5S, SMED, TPM).
  • - Financially savvy; connects operational decisions to P&L impact (yield, scrap, overtime, conversion cost).

You Bring This Value

  • - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical field preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • - Prior people leadership experience preferred but not mandatory for elite performers.
  • - Experience in polymer compounding is not required; adjacent manufacturing experience is acceptable.
  • - Lean Manufacturing skills and continuous improvement experience are a plus.

What We Offer

Competencies

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

Learn more about our benefits:Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell

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    LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is availablehere.

    LYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LYB's recruiting process, please email us at Careers@lyb.com.

    Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

    LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicitedresumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

    Privacy Statement: For information regarding how LyondellBasell processes your personal data, please read ourPrivacy Statement.

Regulatory Disclosure

  • The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.
  • The anticipated salary range for this position is $107,600.00- $161,400.00. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.
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