Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Lyondell Basell 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 Tecrecycling  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 Maintenance & Engineering Managers to join our manufacturing team. This role is critical in leading both day‑to‑day and developing/executing site strategy for Maintenance and Engineering functions in both reliability and production. This role is responsible for executing work in a safe, reliable, cost efficient, and environmentally responsible manner to achieve safety, production, quality, and budget goals, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and people‑first leadership.

• Lead maintenance team; set clear targets and coach through Gemba and structured feedback
• Deliver GoalZERO performance through strong leadership, employee/contractor involvement and management systems
• Provide strategic leadership to the engineering team by establishing clear, measurable objectives and fostering engineering discipline through field engagement and structured, performance‑focused feedback
• Implement and adherence to corporate standards and assess gaps and opportunities
• Own and implement a Lean daily management system (tier meetings, short‑interval control, problem escalation).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives: 5S, TPM elements, A3 problem solving, kaizen events, root cause analysis and standard work
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to remove constraints and improve workflow
• Provide overall guidance for long‑range programs defining strategic direction for mechanical integrity, inspections, and site development
• Enhance and administer a consistent system of measurement geared towards improving the effectiveness of reliability and proactive initiatives
• Translate reliability and availability performance into financial outcomes (understand standard cost, absorption, variance drivers)
• Ensure Code of Conduct and all other Lyondell Basell policies are consistently followed and administered
• Recruit, onboard, and develop talent; ensure succession for critical roles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field required, or 4+ years of equivalent experience.
• Prior people leadership experience preferred
• Experience in polymer compounding is not required; adjacent manufacturing experience is acceptable
• Lean Manufacturing skills and continuous improvement experience are a plus
• In depth experience with SAP or similar CMMS

Benefits starting day one:

• Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Vacation and Holidays
• Educational Assistance

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