Operations Manager
About The Position
The Operations Manager is accountable for safe, efficient, and accurate manufacturing at LyondellBasell’s Akron, Ohio site, with responsibility for approximately 75% of the site workforce. The role leads production, maintenance, and logistics departments and develops the leaders of those departments. It is in the direct line of succession for site manager roles at multiple U.S. sites. The ideal candidate has held a site leadership role at a small or medium-sized site or an operations manager role at a larger site. Experience with P&L, zero-based budgeting, and developing people leaders is essential, along with the ability to lead by influence and communicate effectively at corporate and site levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in supervisory or management positions.
- Processing operations knowledge.
- Knowledge of OSHA and general environmental regulations.
- Experience implementing lean manufacturing practices and the ability to describe specific accomplishments using these tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and inspire the workforce to action.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading people leaders.
- Working knowledge of plastic compounding.
- Prior site leadership experience at a small or medium-sized site, or operations manager experience at a larger site.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee department leads responsible for daily manufacturing activities, ensuring 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 and drive continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan, including prescription drug coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) plan with 6% company match.
- Retirement (pension) plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Vacation and holidays.
- Educational assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
