Manager, Operations

As a member of the LyondellBasell Channelview Extended Leadership Team you will provide leadership to the hourly, salaried exempt, and salaried non-exempt employees within the Derivatives and South Utilities unit operations department. You will supervise unit operations and will be responsible for operating the Derivatives and South Utilities unit in a safe, reliable, cost efficient, and environmentally responsible manner to achieve safety, production, quality, and budget goals. You will participate on the Channelview extended leadership team to develop the site strategic plan, annual goals, drive gap closure efforts, and ensure alignment of all plant activities with global manufacturing and the company strategic plan. You will participate on corporate teams to help champion and implement corporate level strategic initiatives and goals. You will provide leadership, development, and coaching to direct reports and support staff to achieve business results, create value, and optimize the site. This position reports to the Channelview Site I&D Operations Manager.

* Inspire and coach to optimize performance of people and processes; develop and coach people via dialogue to continuously improve knowledge, skills, and ability; holding people accountable; developing successors and talent pools.

* Understand the importance and the appropriate utilization of teams and teamwork in achieving business objectives; fostering teamwork and collaboration; demonstrating ability to mold and build team spirit, working relationships, and decision-making processes required in a dynamic and competitive business environment.

* Delivers GoalZERO HSE performance through strong leadership, employee/contractor involvement, and management systems.

* Participates, leads, and implement site, regional, and corporate initiatives in the Derivatives and South Utilities unit.

* Responsible for implementation and adherence of corporate standards

* Responsible for preparing and managing the Derivatives and South Utilities unit budget in a cost efficient and responsible way that meets both budget goals and needs of the site.

* Participates actively with the business team to create, plan, organize and execute short- and long-range objectives to ensure continued site and business alignment, efficiency, and effectiveness

* Accountable for day-to-day execution across all areas of the Derivatives and South Utilities unit

* Benchmark and challenge the Derivatives and South Utilities organization to achieve continuous improvement in all areas.

* Leads efforts to build a strong LyondellBasell brand through community service.

* Bachelor's degree with 8 to 10 years' experience in progressively more responsible positions in petrochemical or refining process operations or in lieu of degree, 15 years' experience.

* Previous people leader and/or management experience is required.

* Strong people and organizational leadership acumen demonstrated through previous experience within manufacturing and across the organization.

* Knowledge of and experience with HSE, operating, maintenance, and engineering processes and procedures, business fundamentals, and shared services role in manufacturing

* Demonstrated leadership ability through prior experience in management assignments and strong interpersonal skills.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface with all organizational levels within the company.