Director, Global Pilot Operations

Location: Wickliffe, OH (4 days onsite / 1 day remote) • Full-Time / Exempt

How You’ll Make An Impact

As the Director of Global Pilot Operations you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, developing world-class global pilot facilities (internal and external) and an optimized global footprint to enable accelerated learning, MET strategy execution, and new product and process commercialization. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

• Drive global pilot asset safety initiatives including training, visual indicators, safety projects, risk assessments, and procedure reviews.
• Ensure all process risks, technician health and safety risks are mitigated during laboratory and pilot plant work.
• Develop and manage Global Scorecard comprising essential safety, cost, standard work and performance leading and lagging KPIs.
• Ensure capability exists to support MET strategy (Base, Plus and Prime) and Accelerated learning according to project requirements and schedule.
• Ensure that lab and pilot trials achieve learning and process capability assessment objectives.
• Establish efficient project intake and management process. Ensure that requested trials will provide expected benefit and answer questions posed.
• Create and execute capital strategy to ensure effective asset upgrades to enable MET. Ensure assets are reliable and available when needed.
• Develop optimal global pilot capability and footprint comprising current internal assets, consolidations, new builds and external partnerships.
• Ensure alignment with Lubrizol strategic initiatives around common data streams and management, digitalization (data capture/analysis/generative AI/digital twins), connected workers, Automation, Modeling and Sustainability.
• Coach engagement and partnership between pilot team members, PT organization and all development partners and customers.
• Elevate team capabilities and hire talent to align MET and PT strategy and 21st Century Lubrizol engineer.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Chemical preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years managing pilot or production assets.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in managing: people, safety, expenses and capital budgeting and cost management.
• Experienced upgrading pilot or manufacturing processes (equipment, measurement systems and process controls) meeting safety and business needs.
• Record of building high performance teams.
• Experienced driving continuous improvement (People, Processes and Technology).
• Demonstrated success delivering results in a matrix organization.
• Strong/structured problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as facilitation experience.
• Self-motivated, proactive with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, “high energy", team-oriented environment.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm, a sense of urgency, attention to detail, commitment and follow-through while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.
• Strategic thinker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Engineering or related field (Chemical preferred).
• Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt preferred).
• Professional Engineers license or experience in design engineering and construction.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com.