Manager, Operational Excellence

Overview LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We\'re addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society. The Operational Excellence (OE) Manager will be a part of the global team of OE Managers reporting to the Global OE Manager. They will lead Operational Excellence, regulatory compliance and other audits. They use a strong background in manufacturing and/or health, safety and environmental (HSE) to evaluate conformance to company operating standards and appropriate health, safety and environmental regulations. They coach and develop auditors performing Corporate Operational audits and site self-assessments. They drive global consistency in the application and assessment of the Operational Excellence Management System. They provide risk assessment and analysis to prioritize improvement efforts in risk reduction and efficiency. They develop and enhance Excellence Models and processes to improve performance. They develop tools and actions KPIs for continuous risk reduction efforts. They champion continuous improvement efforts in processes and areas of responsibility. They provide recommendations to facility and senior management regarding conformance and effectiveness of closure plans. The candidate could be based in any location in the US LYB sites/offices, with availability to travel regionally or globally 30-40% of the time. Responsibilities Leads OE Management System improvement efforts globally to more efficiently and effectively reduce risk. Leads interdisciplinary teams of 6 to 20+ people, including senior manufacturing and technical support staff managers in operations, maintenance, HSE and technical fields, on operational excellence audits of our facilities. Communicates effectively and objectively with facility manager and staff. Develops tools to assist sites and auditors to proactively identify performance issues and departures from standard requirements. Provides organizational leadership to create and improve the development and integration of OE processes into business units and manufacturing facilities. Works with the OE team to develop, implement and maintain a Company-wide audit program focused on identifying significant gaps between current operations and Company standards to create continuous improvement. Leads the advancement of the Operational Excellence culture throughout the Company via communication, recognition, education and assistance. Supports the development, review and revision of Operational Excellence Standards to improve company performance. Drives global alignment of Operational Excellence processes and supports the implementation of Operational Excellence Preferred Practices. Documents findings, provides recommendations and prepares assessments of the effectiveness of systems in place. Conveys conclusions to senior management via written audit reports. Drives system and performance enhancements to further identify and reduce risk. Identifies and implements efficiency and effectiveness improvements to OE/MS processes. Provides coaching to owners of assigned Excellence Models and associated Networks. Provides coaching to owners of assigned manufacturing sites on OE Model updates and action items associated with audits, peer-to-peer assessments and self-assessments. Assists in the analysis of process performance to identify best practices and areas of opportunity. You Bring This Value (Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical degree equivalent Minimum of 8 years of chemical or refining manufacturing experience; advanced degree accepted in lieu of relevant experience Substantial knowledge of chemical, processing or refining plant maintenance, operations and/or HSE. Experience in other functional areas is also desirable Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including executive management Ability to lead through influence, and manage and direct an audit team Analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights Business focus to ensure value-adding activities are captured and implemented Willingness to travel up to 30-40% regionally or globally to perform/lead audits and assist sites Critical Competencies/Behaviors Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment Ability to translate working knowledge of the HSE function into clear and specific strategies Ability to utilize functional knowledge to contribute to business success Encourage creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement Excellent customer focus to ensure that services are delivered in a cost-effective way Preferred Skills/Abilities Technical writing skills Presentation skills Experience in Health and Occupational Safety, Manufacturing, or Reliability and Maintenance Knowledge and experience with internal software packages such as Documentum, TKM 2.0 and Intelex Competencies Build Partnerships Deliver Results Drive Innovation Grow Capabilities Promote Inclusion Motivational Fit Technical Skills Stay connected: Visit our LYB Website, follow on LinkedIn and Instagram, like on Facebook, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. 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