Operations Manager

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Lyondell Basell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary Mo Re Tec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

We are seeking dynamic and experienced Operations Managers to join our manufacturing team. These roles are critical in leading day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and people-first leadership.

• Lead production teams and shift leaders; set clear targets and coach through Gemba and structured feedback.
• Own and implement a lean daily management system (tier meetings, short-interval control, problem escalation).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives: 5S, SMED, TPM elements, A3 problem solving, kaizen events, and value stream mapping.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to remove constraints and improve flow.
• Translate operational performance into financial outcomes (understand standard cost, absorption, variance drivers).
• Recruit, onboard, and develop talent; ensure succession for critical roles.
• People-first leader with strong floor presence and ability to earn respect from hourly teams.
• Craves process discipline and standard work; avoids ad-hoc or 'cowboy' approaches.
• Calm under pressure with fanatical integrity; safety and quality are non-negotiable.
• Action-oriented decision maker who embraces change and transformation.
• Continuous improvement mindset with hands-on experience in lean tools (A3, VSM, 5S, SMED, TPM).
• Financially savvy; connects operational decisions to P&L impact (yield, scrap, overtime, conversion cost).

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Prior people leadership experience preferred but not mandatory for elite performers.
• Experience in polymer compounding is not required; adjacent manufacturing experience is acceptable.
• Lean Manufacturing skills and continuous improvement experience are a plus.

We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our core competencies include:

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion Motivational Fit
• Technical Skills

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