Operations Manager EOO

Directly responsible for the operation of the Production and Logistics Departments in organizing, planning, directing, and controlling department functions involving personnel, production, costs, environmental, engineering, and safety.#LI-TF1

• Accountable for personal safety, the safety of fellow employees and contractors, and for promoting a safe work environment. Ensure that housekeeping and hazard communication standards are maintained
• Plans, directs and manages the operations of the Production & Logistics Departments to meet sales requirements by planning production, optimizing inventories, yields and production rates
• Monitors and controls direct operating costs of the Production & Logistics Departments, operating efficiencies, capital improvements, and preparation of operating budgets
• Responsible for product quality, investigations of quality problems and customer complaints
• Responsible for supervision of the Production & Logistics Departments' safety program, accident investigations, and safety projects
• Institutes and monitors all capital and non-capital projects done in the Production Department. Completes various projects as planned per CAPEX Plan
• Directs maintenance activities within the Production & Logistics Departments by long-range planning, weekly schedules, and equipment and parts purchasing
• Interacts with other departments and department managers in a team approach to communicate the needs of the Production & Logistics Departments and to insure the needs are satisfied
• Develops and provides leadership to Production & Logistics Department personnel by personal consultations, formal training, establishing and monitoring policies and performance appraisals. Results should be a unified group working toward meeting the common goals of the department
• Maintains a high level of discipline by formulating and standardizing procedures and performance standards for hourly employees
• Acts as a staff advisor to the Site Manager and advises on various administrative matters pertaining to the department
• Supervises and monitors all Production & Logistics Department operations personnel training
• Performs primary liaison responsibilities between site and business unit sales personnel
• Ensures that both Quality and Environmental improvement projects requiring capital and resources are advocated during annual ContinuousImprovement Process & Budgeting process
• Ensures that the Quality and Environmental Policy & Objectives are implemented and understood by all department personnel
• Ensures that the ISO Production & Logistics Department Procedures Manual is implemented and updated as needed
• Ensures that aspect reviews are periodically updated to cover significant changes and the addition or deletion of facilities
• Ensures that operating personnel are familiar with sections of the Environmental Compliance Plan and Waste Plan that impact their area
• Ensures that all operating personnel are familiar with and follow Responsible Care Initiatives
• Responsible for meeting of Responsible Care Codes within the Production & Logistics Departments
• Represents LyondellBasell with regard to maintenance labor contract issues, the grievance process and participates in contract negotiations
• Works in conjunction with the Site Manager in the areas of labor relations and personnel administration
• Performs other duties that may be assigned

Quality-Specific Responsibilities:

• Understands and helps implement the site's Quality Policy and the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
• Is fully aware of all position-specific quality assurance responsibilities
• Is familiar with site wide Document Control, Internal Quality, Corrective Action, Non-Conforming Product, and Record Keeping procedures
• Ensures that all subordinate employees are aware of and are adequately trained in quality procedures

Environment-Specific Responsibilities:

• Understands and helps implement the site Environmental Policy and Objectives
• Is aware of potential environmental impacts within this position's area of responsibility and the consequences if an upset occurs

Health And Safety Specific Responsibilities:

• Understands and helps implement the Site's Safety Policy
• Actively participates in site's health and safety programs
• Understands and complies with all health and safety rules
• Routinely demonstrates safe work practices
• Attends all required health and safety related meetings and training sessions
• Corrects or reports all non-conforming conditions

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management or other technical field with at least 5 years managing in a manufacturing environment preferred, or
• 10-15years demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with Operational Excellence programs and Continuous Improvement in leadership and contributing roles
• Must have excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills; including the ability to interface with internal & external customer contacts
• Must be able to communicate to all levels of the organization
• Must possess a high level of initiative and independent decision-making ability
• Establish and maintain facility environmental, safety, and health standards to minimize employee and community exposure
• Must possess solid computer skills and working with production software, excel spreadsheets and other reporting applications
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards with a focus on creating improvement standards that are based on the practices of root cause analysis
• Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices is a plus
• Knowledge of business, finance and management principles as well as the ability to review and comprehend financial reports is a plus