Operations Leader

How You’ll Make an Impact

As an Operations Leader, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Determines appropriate staffing and assignment of operators.
• Ensures accurate and complete recording of asset utilization losses.
• Ensures safe and efficient execution of the unit task and activity list.
• Manages operational overtime in alignment with unit requirements, goals and constraints.
• Leads and coaches shift teams to meet business and plant goals.
• Ensures operating discipline requirements are in place and the Procedure Use Policy is followed.
• Implements and ensures effectiveness of work processes, standard work practices and operating discipline.
• Creates an environment for team and individual empowerment.
• Completes the requirements for performance management to maximize the contribution of shift personnel within the unit.
• Shares and leverages knowledge, experience, and best practices with operators.
• Promotes implementation of the CORE 4 principles within the unit.
• Performs or supports simple problem solving, formal Root Cause analyses and the 4-Step Core Problem solving principles.
• Participates in Root Cause Investigations as necessary.
• Encourages shift team members to develop skills and knowledge to improve their individual, as well as unit performance.
• Assists shift teams in value assessing tasks and activities.
• Assists the Training Coordinator leading the shift teams in developing the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform designated operator care for the plant.
• Develops the resource loaded task and activity list to assist with the process of determining optimum staffing.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Experience directly training operators.
• Knowledge and experience using Continuous Improvement Tools.

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.

Benefits that Empower You

• 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.

Additional Information

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

About the Role

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 15 years of operational experience within a chemical plant with 3 years as a shift manager required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage operational resources effectively.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Schedule

Shift + Hours: 1st Shift

Pay

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans.