Operations Leader

Operations Leader

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. Job Type: Full-time / On-site Shift + Hours: 1st Shift

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.

Operations Leader has primary responsibility for the safe, environmentally responsible, reliable, and productive operation of the unit or area, aligned with business and site requirements and goals. This person would be expected to supervise a reasonable number of people and would be accountable for performance management, coaching and career development.

In this role, you will:

• 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.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success 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 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.

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

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better.