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.

This person would be expected to supervise a reasonable number of people and would be accountable for performance management, coaching and career development.

• 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.
• Safeguards operating discipline requirements and the Procedure Use Policy.
• 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.
• Aids shift teams in value assessing tasks and activities.
• Aids 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.

Required Qualifications That Enable Your Success

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

Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward

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

Your Work Environment

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
• Using computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials

  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

  Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!