Manager, Operations

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.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

LyondellBasell is staffing for a Manager, Mid Plant Operations for the Channelview, TX Manufacturing Complex, located 18 miles from downtown Houston. Our 4,000-acre Channelview Complex consists of multiple units, including two olefin units at the north side facility that manufacture ethylene, propylene, butadiene and benzene. The south side facility uses many of these products to produce propylene oxide, styrene monomer and other derivatives. This position will manage the operations team for the Mid Plant area, supporting both O&P and I&D assets. This position reports to the CVO I&D Site Operations Manager, and
• Will manage 7 direct reports, and total staff of around 70 employees
• Will manage 4 chemical production units: Methanol (MeOH), Isopropanol (IPOH), Benzene-Toluene (BT) and PolyBD (Resin Solutions production unit)
• Accountable for safe, efficient, reliable and cost effective performance of assets and people
• Member of the site extended leadership team

A Day in the Life

• Inspire and coach to optimize performance of people and processes; develop staff to improve knowledge, skills, and ability; hold people accountable; insure appropriate staffing for area of responsibility
• Understand the importance and the appropriate utilization of teams and teamwork in achieving business objectives; foster teamwork and collaboration; demonstrate ability to build teams and working relationships
• Quickly assess a situation and take responsibility for a course of action; recognizing when to involve other people in decision-making or decide on one's own; knowing when and how to empower self and others; knowing when to act quickly or respond with more thought and deliberation
• Delivers GoalZERO HSE performance through strong leadership, employee/contractor involvement, and management systems
• Responsible for implementation and adherence of corporate standards
• Know in appropriate detail the technical information and specifics relevant to the products and/or services provided by company and the processes used to produce and distribute them; possess sufficient knowledge to adequately plan for the future and identify critical discontinuities
Roles & Responsibilities (
• Translate and integrate Company strategies into objectives and action plans; planning, organizing, and measuring goal progress toward achieving world-class results with a focus on low cost and operational excellence; implementing changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes
• Responsible for developing and managing area budget
• Recommend capital projects to help meet company short and long term goals
• Manage the performance and professional development of supervisory personnel in the area and ensures supervisors are effectively managing area operating personnel
• Develop and monitor area performance against key performance indicators (KPI's) and develop plans for the area to meet/exceed the KPI's
• Ensure the Code of Conduct, and all other Company policies are consistently and fairly administered

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years’ experience in progressively more responsible positions in petrochemical or refining process operations. In lieu of a degree, 12 years’ relevant experience in progressively more responsible positions
• Knowledge of and experience with HSE, operating, maintenance, and engineering processes and procedures, business fundamentals, and shared services role in manufacturing
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a formal leadership role and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to interface with all organizational levels within the company
• A technical background and good computer skills

What We Offer

LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.

We extend the following benefits to *eligible employees:

• Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.
• Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.
• 6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
• 5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
• Comprehensive Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US.
• Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
• Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
• Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities.
• Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
• Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
• Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.

*Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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