LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell is a global chemicals and polymers company whose materials and fuels are used in products and infrastructure across sectors including automotive, packaging, agriculture, and construction. Its portfolio supports customers developing everyday goods, while its technology and innovation work focuses on sustainable materials and circular, lower-carbon solutions. The company also serves food and beverage applications and describes community engagement as part of its wider sustainability efforts.

Senior Operations Manager, Channelview

Lead Derivatives and South Utilities operations at LyondellBasell’s Channelview complex, overseeing teams, safety, budgets, performance measures, and operational excellence.

Description

  • Lead operations for the Derivatives and South Utilities areas at the Channelview Manufacturing Complex.
  • Report to the CVO I&D Site Operations Manager.
  • Oversee 10 direct reports and approximately 90 employees overall.
  • Manage South Utilities, RTBE, BDO, Derivatives, and PolyOls production units.
  • Maintain safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective performance of assets and personnel.
  • Serve on the site’s extended leadership team.
  • Coach and develop employees while ensuring appropriate staffing and accountability.
  • Promote teamwork, collaboration, and effective working relationships.
  • Lead GoalZERO HSE performance through employee and contractor involvement and management systems.
  • Put corporate standards into practice and ensure teams follow them.
  • Apply technical knowledge of products, services, and production and distribution processes.
  • Turn company strategy into objectives and action plans for operational excellence.
  • Prepare and manage the area budget.
  • Recommend capital projects that support company goals.
  • Oversee performance and professional development for supervisory and support staff.
  • Set and track area KPIs and plans to meet or exceed targets.
  • Apply the Code of Conduct and company policies consistently and fairly.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of progressively responsible experience in petrochemical or refining process operations; alternatively, 12 years of relevant progressively responsible experience without a degree.
  • Knowledge of HSE, operating, maintenance, and engineering processes and procedures.
  • Understanding of business fundamentals and shared services in manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated leadership in a formal leadership role.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with people at all organizational levels.
  • Technical or operational background.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • benefits

Benefits

  • Eligible employees may request remote work up to two full days per standard work week from an approved location, subject to managerial approval.
  • Comprehensive health, welfare, life, and retirement programs.
  • LYB matches 6% of 401(k) contributions.
  • 5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual.
  • Well-being programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social health.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers eligible employees in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United States a 10% discount on LYB stock.
  • Educational Assistance Program for approved education activities.
  • Bravo Rewards Program.
  • Medical and life insurance packages.
  • Professional development through training, mentoring, work experience, community involvement, and team-building activities.
  • Competitive vacation policies with generous annual leave.
  • Global Adoption Policy.
  • Matching Gifts Program.

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