Operations Team Coordinator

About the role

LyondellBasell is seeking an Operations Team Coordinator for its Bedford, VA plant. The position reports to the Operations Manager and is responsible for ensuring good manufacturing practices, on‑time delivery, and supporting team training and supervision. The role works a full 12‑hour night shift (6 pm – 6 am) with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Comply with and encourage team members to adhere to all safety requirements, participating in EHS activities such as safety talks, behavioral‑based safety observations, audits, inspections, and record keeping.
• Encourage the team to meet individual and team goals.
• Monitor product and process conditions throughout the shift.
• Promote and maintain a team environment that encourages employee engagement and ownership of tasks.
• Recommend improvements to the team and management.
• Assist with troubleshooting process and quality concerns and optimize production efficiency.
• Work with the lab to ensure quality and coordinate recovery of non‑conforming or off‑specification material.
• Operate all equipment and processes with minimal supervision.
• Assign work to operators each shift.
• Ensure operators follow standard operating procedures.
• Conduct operator training as necessary.
• Complete and submit required forms and reports (shift production reports, summary sheets, end‑of‑shift reports, etc.).
• Assist the Operations Manager in maintaining time and attendance records.
• Conform to safe work practices and corporate safety program.
• Maintain a clean work environment, ensuring no pellets or debris on floors or machines and that tools and equipment are properly stored.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in manufacturing positions with increasing responsibility.
• Ability to perform all production operator responsibilities (lab, operator, and warehouse).
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to stand for 12 hours and lift up to 50 lb multiple times per shift.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Good attendance habits with minimal absences.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Proactive work style and willingness to support other personnel and departments.
• Effective communication with co‑workers and management.
• Strong multitasking ability.
• Capability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work in non‑temperature‑controlled conditions (very warm in summer, very cold in winter).

Competencies

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer‑Driven medical plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance, AD&D and LTD insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match
• Pension (retirement) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational assistance

Pay

Starting pay is $28.15 per hour, with a variable incentive pay program.

Schedule

Night shift, 12‑hour rotation from 6 pm to 6 am, with potential overtime.