Tank Farm/Lab Operations Manager
About The Position
LyondellBasell is seeking a Tank Farm and Lab Operations Manager for the Bayport POTBA site. This role involves managing the site's tank farm and laboratory operations, ensuring they are operated and maintained safely, efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. The manager will provide leadership and supervision for direct reports and their teams, focusing on team development, accountability, and fostering collaboration. The position requires alignment with corporate goals, effective performance monitoring against KPIs, and decisive action-taking. A strong technical understanding of the company's products, processes, and analytical technology is essential. The role also includes overseeing maintenance and capital projects, implementing quality systems, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
Requirements
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering with eight years’ experience or ten years’ experience in positions of increasing responsibility in petrochemical or refining operations in lieu of a degree.
- Previous supervisory experience is required.
- Knowledge of SAP is required.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills.
- A solid technical background with good computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and supervision for the Tank Farm and Lab operations.
- Manage 5 direct reports (1 process specialist and 4 shift supervisors) in the Tank Farm with a team size of 44.
- Manage 4 direct reports (1 Chemist/Supervisor, 1 Laboratory Specialist, and 2 Quality Analysts) in the Lab with a team size of 18.
- Develop and coach team members to continuously improve knowledge, skills, and ability.
- Hold people accountable and develop successors and talent pools.
- Foster teamwork and collaboration, building team spirit and effective decision-making processes.
- Ensure alignment with corporate goals, policies, and procedures by communicating clear performance and business expectations.
- Develop and monitor area and asset team performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop plans to meet/exceed them.
- Assess situations quickly and take responsibility for a course of action, involving others when necessary.
- Understand technical information relevant to products, services, and processes.
- Oversee prioritization of maintenance work and key capital projects.
- Translate and integrate company strategies into objectives and action plans.
- Implement changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
- Define and implement world-class quality systems and techniques while maintaining ISO 9001:2015 compliance and assuring full compliance with cGMP for associated food grade products.
- Understand analytical technology, laboratory instrumentation, unit processes, statistical quality control, ISO quality systems, laboratory computer database systems, and HSE requirements.
- Ensure the Code of Conduct and all other Company policies are consistently and fairly administered.
- Develop and manage the budget for all areas of responsibility.
- Overall responsibility for product loading and unloading operations including truck, rail and pipeline movements.
- Overall responsibility for Tank Farm operations including raw material storage, intermediate storage and product storage tanks & feed pumps.
- Responsibility of plant logistics for raw material deliveries and product shipments.
- Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and key customers.
- Oversee audits for current process to ensure workflows are effective.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay
- Locally relevant incentives
- Pay-for-performance culture
- Workplace Flexibility (up to two full remote days per week with managerial approval)
- 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 (physical, mental, financial, and social health)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount for eligible employees in specific countries)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Bravo Rewards Program
- Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages
- Professional Development opportunities
- Competitive Vacation Policies
- Global Adoption Policy
- Matching Gifts Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
