Supervisor, Operations

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Come Join an Inclusive Team

This position supervises the unit operators to ensure the safe, reliable, environmentally compliant, and efficient operations of the Bayport PO/TBA Plant. The Front-Line Supervisor provides frontline leadership for an Operations team, ensuring work is performed safely, reliably, and in compliance with operating procedures, environmental requirements and site standards. Through visible field presence, the supervisor sets clear expectations, coaches and develops employees, removes barriers and reinforces accountability. Partnering closely with Operations leaders, People & Culture and support functions, the role fosters a safe, inclusive and high-performing work environment while delivering disciplined operational excellence every shift. The supervisor is responsible for the performance and development of a shift of up to 15 operators.  The shift supervisor is part of the Incident Command structure and has authority / responsibility to shut down any or all equipment to meet any applicable emergency.

A Day in the Life

• Lead and support safe, reliable, and disciplined shift operations through strong operational discipline, field audits, verification of compliance with company safety procedures and authorization of work permits as required.
• Maintain a visible field presence to understand risks, barriers, and employee needs.
• Accountable for developing a high performing shift team and developing individual operators skills and abilities, including discipline when appropriate.
• Works with unit specialist, process engineers, and manager to ensure operations of the unit meet the business and site objectives.
• Maintains knowledge of unit procedures, equipment, and personnel to meet the objectives of the area including operations, safety, environmental, maintenance, and quality performance.
• Interfaces with the maintenance personnel on maintenance execution and turnarounds.
• Interfaces with the project engineering and construction personnel to manage projects in the area.
• Reports, investigates, and initiates corrective actions in the unit.  Actively troubleshoots problems and develops plans to resolve issues.
• Works with other Shift Supervisors to train and evaluate operator performance.  Ensures that policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are followed.
• Accountability for unit housekeeping and operating discipline rounds.
• Accountable for ensuring that site operations comply with union contractual requirements.

You Bring This Value

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Typically a minimum of 8 years of Manufacturing plant operations experience with good knowledge of the relevant safety hazards of the process.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as well as excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interface with employees and all departments within LyondellBasell.  Leadership, coaching and supervision skills are required.  Basic computer and technical skills are required.
• The incumbent must have sound knowledge of process equipment operations and of basic principles of process chemistry.
• The position requires good knowledge of Company policies, plant operating procedures, basic maintenance procedures, health, safety and environmental regulations and employee policies and practices.
• The position requires good organizational skills with a proven ability to interface effectively with individuals from all departments within Manufacturing.
• The individual should work well in a team atmosphere and show ability to develop and lead teams.
• Prior step-up supervisory experience is typically required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in propylene oxide, tert-butyl alcohol, or related petrochemical manufacturing processes is preferred

Competencies

Drive Innovation

Technical Skills

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational Fit

Build Partnerships

Deliver Results

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