The Operations Manager is accountable for the safe, efficient and accurate manufacturing of all LyondellBasell products. Responsibilities include general supervision of production operations, managing production functions, developing and implementing new and improved production processes, meeting production schedules, keeping costs within operating budgets, and developing staff to successfully manage safety, quality and productivity.
Requirements
- Accountable for personal safety, the safety of fellow employees and contractors, and for promoting a safe work environment.
- Plans, directs and manages the operations of the Production, Logistics and Maintenance Departments to meet sales requirements.
- Monitors and controls direct operating costs of the Production, Logistics and Maintenance Departments, operating efficiencies, capital improvements, and preparation of operating budgets.
- Responsible for product quality, investigations of quality problems and customer complaints.
- Responsible for supervision of the Production, Logistics and Maintenance Departments’ safety programs, accident investigations, and safety projects.
- Monitors all capital and non-capital projects done in the Production Department.
- Interacts with other departments and department managers in a team approach to communicate the needs of the Operations Department.
- Develops and provides leadership to Production, Logistics and Maintenance Department personnel by personal consultations, formal training, establishing and monitoring policies and performance appraisals.
- Maintains a high level of discipline by formulating and standardizing procedures and performance standards for hourly employees.
- Acts as a staff advisor to the Site Manager and advises on various administrative matters pertaining to the department.
- Supervises and monitors all Production and Logistics Department operations personnel training.
- Performs primary liaison responsibilities between site and business unit sales personnel.
- Ensures that both Quality and Environmental improvement projects requiring capital and resources are advocated during annual Continuous Improvement Process & Budgeting process.
- Ensures that the Quality and Environmental Policy & Objectives are implemented and understood by all department personnel.
- Works in conjunction with the Site Manager and HR Manager in the areas of employee relations and personnel administration.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned.
Benefits
- LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer.
