Supervisor, Operations

LyondellBasell North America•Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The Supervisor, Operations supervises unit operators to ensure safe, reliable, environmentally compliant, and efficient operations of the Bayport PO/TBA Plant. The role provides frontline leadership for an Operations team, ensuring work is performed safely, reliably, and in compliance with operating procedures, environmental requirements, and site standards. Through a visible field presence, the supervisor sets expectations, coaches and develops employees, removes barriers, and reinforces accountability. The supervisor partners with Operations leaders, People & Culture, and support functions to foster a safe, inclusive, high-performing work environment and deliver disciplined operational excellence each shift. The supervisor is responsible for the performance and development of a shift of up to 15 operators. As part of the Incident Command structure, the supervisor has the authority and responsibility to shut down any or all equipment to address an applicable emergency.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED.
Typically a minimum of 8 years of manufacturing plant operations experience, with good knowledge of relevant process safety hazards.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to interface effectively with employees and all departments.
Leadership, coaching, and supervision skills.
Basic computer and technical skills.
Sound knowledge of process equipment operations and basic principles of process chemistry.
Good knowledge of company policies, plant operating procedures, basic maintenance procedures, health, safety and environmental regulations, and employee policies and practices.
Good organizational skills and proven ability to interface effectively with individuals from all departments within Manufacturing.
Ability to work well in a team atmosphere and develop and lead teams.
Prior step-up supervisory experience is typically required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in propylene oxide, tert-butyl alcohol, or related petrochemical manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Lead and support safe, reliable, disciplined shift operations through operational discipline, field audits, verification of compliance with company safety procedures, and authorization of work permits as required.
Maintain a visible field presence to understand risks, barriers, and employee needs.
Develop a high-performing shift team and individual operators’ skills and abilities, including applying discipline when appropriate.
Work with the unit specialist, process engineers, and manager to ensure unit operations meet business and site objectives.
Maintain knowledge of unit procedures, equipment, and personnel to meet area objectives for operations, safety, environmental, maintenance, and quality performance.
Interface with maintenance personnel on maintenance execution and turnarounds.
Interface with project engineering and construction personnel to manage projects in the area.
Report and investigate issues, initiate corrective actions, troubleshoot problems, and develop plans to resolve them.
Work with other Shift Supervisors to train and evaluate operator performance and ensure policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are followed.
Maintain accountability for unit housekeeping and operating-discipline rounds.
Ensure site operations comply with union contractual requirements.
As part of the Incident Command structure, exercise authority and responsibility to shut down equipment as needed to address an applicable emergency.