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The Lubrizol Corporation a Berkshire Hathaway company is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928 Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities sales and technical offices around the world and has about 8000 employees. For more information visit .
We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent unbiased and transparent recruitment process Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.
Job Location: Pasadena TX(Bayport Facility)
Job type:Full-time
Type of role:Onsite
Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol asPlant Manager
Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol were transforming the industrial and transportation industries and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world and want to make a real impact we want you on our team.
What Youll Do:
As aPlant Manageryoull be at the forefront of our innovation byprovidingstrategic and tactical leadership for the operations of the plants manufacturing processes. Safety is the highest priority for this opportunity. The Plant Manager fosters continuous improvement in people processes procedures and assets to reduce risks to the site using tools such as the Human Performance Improvement Program. The Plant Manager demonstrates operational excellence and adheres to company policies in meeting safety reliability quality productivity and financial goals. This is a critical role requiring significant interaction with all levels of the facility and broader Plant Manager has responsibility and accountability for the plant assets EH&S personnel and the achievement of the plant related business goals. This role provides unit business and people leadership and leads the units development to be a work process driven and empowered team:
Leads the overall planning and day-to-day operations for the facility to produce the highest quality products manufactured in the most effective and efficient manner meeting performance production and quality targets within budget.
Maintains a diverse inclusive and positive work environment/culture that fosters efficiency effectiveness and high morale while ensuring that all employees are treated fairly and equitably by taking corrective and preventive action as appropriate to support that goal.
Monitors encourages and assists in the development of direct reports and facilitates adequate training and professional development opportunities for all site employees.
Drives engagement initiatives for the facility.
Coordinates workforce and succession plans for critical positions.
Collaborates with the commercial organization to forecast production schedules that are safe and efficient.
Partners with the supply chain organization to forecast production schedules that are safe and efficient.
Coordinates with Information Solutions to ensure the highest cybersecurity standards are maintained at the facility.
Maintains optimal plant condition through standard assessments of assets preventative maintenance housekeeping and cleanliness.
Identifies opportunities to modernize and or automate processes and systems.
Applies technical and analytical abilities with continuous improvement mindset to resolve and prevent problems and improve existing processes collaborating with other departments as required.
Generates and leverages data and reporting to drive company performance from an operational and financial perspective.
Develops manages and executes the annual operating and capital budget. Monitors evaluates and controls department expenses.
Ensures compliance with all regulations and operating permits.
Provides necessary support for non-routine tasks shutdowns and upset conditions as required.
Ensures the plant EH&S program delivers performance to meet EH&S goals and relevant permit/regulatory requirements. Leads by example with a commitment to safety by personal behavior.
Key representative for the plant in goal setting and business strategy discussions as well as communication of both within the unit.
Accountable for meeting annual goals objectives and KPI improvements including costs asset reliability and asset utilization.
Ensures implementation of work processes operating discipline management systems and roles.
Ensures necessary resources are in place to meet production requirements and achieve the plant goals.
Provides leadership and expectations for the personnel in the goal setting processes.
Ensures individuals set monitor and achieve goals aligned with business and site strategies.
Creates an environment that allows team and individual empowerment to grow and flourish. Models expected behaviors for an empowered organization.
Ensures the operating discipline and standards are in place to produce quality products and meet customer needs.
Provides administrative leadership to plant personnel on role expectations compensation and personal development.
Ensures that all unplanned events (e.g. safety quality reliability) that meet the RCA trigger criteria are thoroughly investigated and that any identified management system improvements are communicated to site and business leadership.
Skills That Make a Difference:
Bachelors degree from an accredited university in engineering; chemical engineering perferred.
15 years of operational experience within a chemical manufacturing plant.
5 years experience leading/managing cross-functional teams with at least 3 years managing shift based employees.
A safety-first mindset and history of driving safety improvements.
Proven ability to effectively lead influence and build high performing teams.
Strong structured problem-solving skills and experience in the application of continuous improvement tools.
Drive to continuously learn and challenge status quo.
Effective interpersonal skills and relationship building.
Ability to learn quickly adapt and grow from adversity.
Excellent communication skills willing to engage one-on-one and listen to front-line employees.
Flexibility and commitment to work outside of normal work hours as required.
Knowledge of chemistry and process technology as applicable.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.
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Perks and Rewards That Inspire:
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Ready for your next career step Apply today and lets shape the future together!
Its an exciting time to be part of is not staying put. We are continually learning and passion delivers our success not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees customers and communities.We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly keeping safety sustainability ethics and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our a diverse global team we work together to solve some of the worlds most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver and we never stop pushing to do it of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and same commitment is only stronger today.More than that we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be no matter their race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic.
Required Experience:
Manager
Full Time