Syngas Operations Manager

Role Overview

• Provide leadership to the hourly, salaried exempt, and salaried non-exempt employees within the Syngas unit operations department.
• Supervise unit operations and will be responsible for operating the Syngas unit in a safe, reliable, cost-efficient, and environmentally responsible manner to achieve safety, production, quality, and budget goals.
• Participate on the LaPorte site leadership team to develop the site strategic plan, annual goals, drive gap closure efforts, and ensure alignment of all plant activities with global manufacturing and the company strategic plan.
• Participate on corporate teams to help champion and implement corporate level strategic initiatives and goals.
• Inspire and coach to optimize performance of people and processes; develop and coach people via dialogue to continuously improve knowledge, skills, and ability; holding people accountable; developing successors with talent pools.
• Understand the importance and the appropriate utilization of teams and teamwork in achieving business objectives; fostering teamwork and collaboration; demonstrating ability to mold and build team spirit, working relationships, and decision-making processes required in a dynamic and competitive business environment.
• Delivers GoalZERO HSE performance through strong leadership, employee/contractor involvement, and management systems.
• Participates, leads, and implements site, regional, and corporate initiatives in the Syngas unit.
• Responsible for implementation and adherence of corporate standards, including fostering continuous improvement related to Operating Discipline.
• Responsible for preparing and managing the Syngas unit budget in a cost-efficient and responsible way that meets both budget goals and needs of the site.
• Participates actively with the business team to create, plan, organize and execute short and long-range objectives to ensure continued site and business alignment, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Accountable for day-to-day execution across all areas of the Syngas unit.
• Benchmark and challenge the Syngas organization to achieve continuous improvement in all areas.
• Leads efforts to build a strong LyondellBasell brand through community service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is preferred
• At least eight to ten (8-10) years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous people leader and/or management experience is preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with HSE, operating, maintenance, and engineering processes and procedures, business fundamentals, and shared services role in manufacturing
• Strong people and organizational leadership acumen demonstrated through previous experience within manufacturing and across the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface with all organizational levels within the company.

Benefits

• 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.