Production Leader

Job Title: Production Leader

Job Location: Avon Lake Ohio

Job type: Full-time

Type of role: On-site

About Lubrizol

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.

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Production Leader

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol were transforming the specialty chemicals market 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:

The Production Leader 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.

What Were Looking For:

• 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.
• Manages annual operating budgets for all departments review monthly costs and drive cost saving initiatives.
• 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.
• Manage personnel issues (career development training succession planning staffing performance reviews goals setting discipline etc.) for all employees in the department.
• 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.
• Ensure quality systems/standards are followed to meet customer requirements and adhere to applicable ISO/GMP certifications.
• Develop a culture that is responsive to the manufacturing environment and business needs through teamwork and personal accountability.
• Understand quality systems (ISO 9001:2015 and EFfCI) and Process Safety Management to ensure resources and controls are in place to meet all requirements.
• Communicate with Supply Chain or commercial teams on issues as needed. Ensure all applicable customer complaints are investigated and resolved.
• Work with Process Technology and Pilot Plant operations to support process/product development.
• Successfully support the scale-up of new products to support new business opportunities.
• Manage multiple costs centers associated with the above departments. Includes PO approvals as needed to maintain operations. Review and follow-up on monthly expense items to address overruns
• Work with Operations Support to manage capital plan for the department. This includes planning project selection prioritization justification and implementation. Projects should support safety improvements maintain equipment and support business growth.
• Directly communicate with product and business leaders as needed.

• Participate as a member of the Avon Lake Leadership Team.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• BS in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university
• 10 years of process engineering and/or operations management in chemical industry.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals at all organizational levels.

• Ability to manage multiple projects priorities and goals.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively will all levels and departments at the site.
• Strong planning organization and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing ability.
• Self-Driven and goal oriented.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays Vacation Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

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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.

As 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 better.

One 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 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.

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