Operations Supervisor

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. Come Join an Inclusive Team

This position supervises the unit operators to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the process unit at the LYB Recycling center in Jurupa Valley. The supervisor and shift team ensure optimum operating conditions are maintained to produce on spec products and ensure regulatory parameters are followed. The supervisor is responsible for the performance and development of up to 12 operators. The shift supervisor has authority and the responsibility to shut down any or all equipment to meet any applicable emergency situation.  A Day in the Life

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 outages.  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.  Communicates “relief information” to other Supervisors for continuity during “off-hours”.  Accountability for unit housekeeping and accurate completion of operating discipline documentation.  You Bring This Value

Minimum of 8 years of plant operations experience.  Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment.  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.  The incumbent must have sound knowledge of process equipment operation 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.  A good working knowledge of maintenance, safety, environmental and operational policies and procedures are required.  The individual should work well in a team atmosphere and show ability to develop and lead teams.    Preferred Qualifications  Experience with mechanical recycling technologies is preferred.  What We Offer

LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes