HSEQ Manager

About the Role

LyondellBasell (LYB) is a global leader in the chemical industry, creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy, including a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is committed to enabling a more sustainable future. The company develops innovative products for applications in sustainable transportation, food safety, clean water, and healthcare. LYB prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is dedicated to Advancing Good by addressing global challenges such as ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting thriving communities.

Responsibilities

• Plant-Level Quality Execution & Control (Primary Emphasis):
  • Serve as the owner of plant-level Quality Management System (QMS) execution, ensuring consistent application of procedures, controls, and standards across manufacturing sites.
  • Drive process discipline and adherence to standard work, integrating quality into operations.
  • Implement and sustain in-process quality controls, including critical control points, inspections, and process monitoring to prevent defects.
  • Lead efforts to improve process capability (Cp/Cpk), reduce off-spec creation, scrap, and enhance First Pass Prime performance.
  • Manage customer complaints and non-conformance processes, ensuring robust root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions.
  • Partner with plant leadership, operations, and maintenance teams to resolve chronic quality issues.
  • Ensure effective use of real-time data and metrics to monitor quality performance and drive immediate action.
  • Maintain and enforce clear, practical, and auditable procedures and work instructions.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence:
  • Lead site-level problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured RCA methodologies.
  • Drive initiatives focused on defect elimination, waste reduction, and variation control.
  • Facilitate Gemba-based engagement to identify improvement opportunities and reinforce quality standards.
  • Support the implementation of the Operational Excellence model, embedding quality principles into daily operations.
• Quality Systems & Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 or IATF 16949, emphasizing practical application at the operational level.
  • Act as the site's Quality Management Representative (QMR), reporting on QMS performance and promoting customer focus.
  • Coordinate and lead internal and external audits, translating findings into actionable improvements.
  • Drive the transition to a standardized global QMS, ensuring consistency across sites.
  • Lead the Quality Network to share best practices and standardize successful approaches.
• HSE & Safe Operations Integration:
  • Lead HSE initiatives focused on safe manufacturing processes and risk elimination.
  • Ensure HSE controls are integrated into daily operations, including procedures, training, and accountability systems.
  • Develop and track site-level HSE performance metrics, aligning with operational and quality objectives.
  • Champion incident prevention, near-miss reporting, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate HSE requirements.
• Culture & Capability Building:
  • Build and sustain a culture where quality and safety are core operational priorities.
  • Develop and coach plant teams on quality tools, process control methods, and problem-solving techniques.
  • Reinforce accountability for meeting quality and HSE expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 6+ years as a quality owner.

Skills

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $107,600-$134,500. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.