Supervisor, Operations

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Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Operations Supervisor position supervises the unit operators to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the process units at the Equistar Chemicals, LP, Matagorda Polymers Plant. 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 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 operator 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 and helps support the MOWP process.
• Ensures compliance with Company Operational Excellence Standards and site procedures that support those standards.
• Proposes procedure revisions to continuously improve site performance and compliance requirements.
• 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

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in plant operations in addition to supervisory experience required.
• Two years of "Step-up Supervisor" or other similar leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a HDPE plant.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as well as exceptional 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 safety, process safety, environmental and operational policies and procedures are required.
• Strong ability to develop and lead teams.

Competencies

Build Partnerships

Drive Innovation

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational Fit

Technical Skills

Deliver Results

What We Offer

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