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This position is in the direct line of succcession for site manager for multiple sites across the U.S. The ideal candidate has held site leadership roles at a small or medium size site or an operations manager role at a larger site. Responsible for approximately 75% of the site workforce, this role is accountable for the safe, efficient and accurate manufacturing at our site in Akron, Ohio. Responsibilities include leading our production, maintenance, and logisitics department, developing people leaders of those departments. Experience with P&L, zero based budgeting, and developing people leaders is essential to success in this role. Leading by influence and effectively communicating at the corporate and site level equally should effectively be demonstrated.

A Day in the Life Direct and oversee department leads responsible for daily manufacturing activities and ensure adherence toproduction schedules and on-time delivery targets

Promote a culture of zero incidents and proactive safety engagement and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations

Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies

Identify and reduce process variability, waste, and non-value-added activities

Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or compliance

Lead, coach, and develop department leads and operational staff

Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures

Drive employee engagement, training, and cross-functional collaboration

Participate in workforce planning, hiring, and succession development

Develop and manage operational budgets and cost controls

Support capital expenditure planning for new equipment and facility upgrades

Ensure reliability and proper maintenance of equipment and facilities

Analyze data to gain actionable insights to drive continuous improvement

You Bring This Value Bachelor's Degree, preferably in an engineering discipline

5+ years experience in supervisory/management positions. Preferred candidate has experience leading people leaders

Processing operations knowledge is required for this role; knowledge of OSHA and general environmental regulations

Experience implementing lean manufacturing practices and can articulate specific accomplishments utilizing these tools

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred candidate possesses a working knowledge of plastic compounding

Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage and inspire the workforce to action

What We Offer

Benefits starting day one: Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6% Retirement (Pension) Plan Flexible Spending Accounts

Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation and Holidays

Educational Assistance Why LyondellBasell? Safety focused organization

Grow personally and professionally

Work with others to develop innovative solutions

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