Operations Leader

Overview

Job Title: Operations Leader

Job Location: Avon Lake, Ohio

Job type: Full-time

Type of role: On-site

About Lubrizol We are a Berkshire Hathaway company and a specialty chemical company focused on delivering sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol operates many facilities and offices worldwide and has about 8,000 employees. Learn more at

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive candidate experience and supports flexibility to keep employees engaged and fulfilled.

• Operate the unit or area with a focus on safety, environmental responsibility, reliability, and productivity, aligned with business and site goals.
• Supervise a reasonable number of people and be accountable for performance management, coaching, and career development.
• Determine appropriate staffing and assignment of operators.
• Ensure accurate and complete recording of asset utilization and losses.
• Ensure safe and efficient execution of unit tasks and activities.
• Manage operational overtime in alignment with unit requirements and constraints.
• Lead and coach shift teams to meet business and plant goals.
• Maintain operating discipline and ensure the Procedure Use Policy is followed.
• Implement and ensure effectiveness of work processes, standard work practices, and operating discipline.
• Create an environment that empowers the team and individuals.
• Complete performance management requirements to maximize shift personnel contributions.
• Share knowledge and best practices with operators.
• Promote the CORE 4 principles within the unit.
• Perform or support simple problem solving, formal root cause analyses, and the 4-step core problem solving principles.
• Participate in root cause investigations as necessary.
• Encourage shift team members to develop skills and knowledge to improve individual and unit performance.
• Assist shift teams in value assessing tasks and activities.
• Assist the Training Coordinator in developing skills and competencies for safe operator care and determine optimum staffing.

• High School Diploma
• 15 years of operational experience within a chemical plant, with 3 years as a shift manager required
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Experience directly training operators
• Knowledge and experience using Continuous Improvement Tools

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid holidays, vacation, parental leave
• Flexible work environment

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