Supervisor, Operations

Lyondell Basell North America•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The First Line Supervisor will coordinate and direct daily activities within their area of responsibility. This position will ensure the safe, efficient and reliable execution of activities for manufacturing facilities to satisfy customer requirements, manufacturing performance measures, regulatory agency requirements and community obligations. The incumbent will provide positive leadership for their direct reports by being a role model, setting expectations, maintaining accountability around those expectations, and providing timely performance feedback through the effective use of dialog and coaching.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Minimum 7 years of experience in plant operations, engineering or technical or 5 years of experience with degree required
Demonstrated strong technical skills in the Production area including the following areas: continuous unit operations, managing through upset conditions, and managing 2 separate process technologies.
Strong communication skills-both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate others with strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
Demonstrated strong independent decision-making skills
Willing and able to work 12-hour, 7-day rotating shifts, weekends and holidays
Must be able to understand and adhere to strict environmental, health, safety, security and quality policies
Willing and able to work outside, year-round under various weather conditions
Must have strong computer skills including SAP and Microsoft Office
Familiarity with DCS operating systems

Nice To Haves

Two years of "Step-up Supervisor" or other similar leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises direct reports in a bias-free, non-discriminatory manner
Participates in employee hiring, promotions, performance improvement, and other employee related practices and decisions
Be an effective communicator with the technicians, as well as between shift, day staff, and unit management
Administers company policies and procedures
Correct any personnel issues that arise within their assigned area
OT cost control
Off hours accountability with maintenance activities, namely costs, productivity, and HSE
Follows up daily with all personnel to ensure compliance with operating discipline, HSE regulations, Goal Zero Rules of Performance, and work procedures.
Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment; responsible for carrying out all work activities in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations
Ensures direct reports are staying in compliance with training, e.g. qualification, MOC, investigation review, new equipment and procedure updates
Collaborates with engineering to identify problems, propose solutions, and implement improvements to production processes according to site directives
Participates in the implementation and follow up of the plant HSE policies.
To stabilize, slowdown or shutdown any activity that could result in an injury, process safety event, environmental event or unstable situations
Addresses problems with regards to safety, environmental, equipment, process or personnel issues and escalates them appropriately
Ensures that issues are reported, investigated and resolved in a timely manner and corrective action is taken where appropriate
Ensures the availability of all necessary resources (people, material, equipment, tools, parts, etc.) to guarantee safe and reliable operation of site assets
Participates in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical and process issues.
Anticipates potential problems to avoid downtime
Ensures the accuracy of data collected, including but not limited to (Comment Logs, Daily Report Summaries, IntelliTrac Operating Discipline Rounds, etc.)
Adheres to guidelines to create consistency with other areas within the site with similar roles and responsibilities
Ensures compliance with Company Operational Excellence Standards and site procedures that support those standards
Drives performance to the business plan through sound practices and policies
Proposes procedure revisions to continuously improve site performance and compliance requirements
Actively assess employee skills and provide training and coaching as needed
Drives Procedure use

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Equitable and market-competitive base pay
Locally relevant incentives
Pay-for-performance culture
Workplace Flexibility (Global Remote Work Policy)
Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs
6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
Comprehensive Well-being Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (with 10% discount for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US)
Educational Assistance Program
Bravo Rewards Program
Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages
Professional Development opportunities
Competitive Vacation Policies
Global Adoption Policy
Matching Gifts Program