Operations Supervisor

LyondellBasell

. Manage production on a daily basis.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeMorris • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $141,920 - $195,140 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage production on a daily basis.
Ensure the availability of all necessary resources (people, raw material, equipment, tools, etc.) in order to guarantee production.
Monitor the production performance indicators and production scheduling, and take necessary operational decisions in case of deviations.
Anticipate potential problems to avoid production downtime.
Ensure the accuracy of daily production reporting (performance versus forecasts, reasons for deviations, actions taken, etc.).
Provide operating guidelines which are consistent with other shifts within the unit.
Develops hourly operations personnel through coaching, feedback, and unit assignments.
Provide the training resources for all personnel to develop their skills.
Provides recognition and feedback to technicians while acting as a coach and counselor.
Ensures compliance with Company Operational Excellence Standards and site procedures that support those standards.
Drives unit performance to the business plan through sound operating practices.
Coordinate activities with Maintenance in order to ensure the effectiveness of production and the equipment.
Actively participate in troubleshooting and resolving with mechanical and process issues.
Propose procedures in order to cope with the production of non-conforming products.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years’ experience in engineering, plant operations, or technical field.
Demonstrated strong technical skills.
Strong communication skills-both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate others with strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
Demonstrated strong independent decision making skills.
Willing and able to work 12-hour, 7-day rotating shifts, weekends and holidays when covering vacancies with short notice.
Must be able to understand and adhere to strict environmental, health, safety, security and quality policies.
Willing and able to work outside, year round under various weather conditions.
Must have strong computer skills including SAP, Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.
Familiarity with DCS operating systems.
Supervisory step up experience preferred.
Actively assess employee skills and provide training and coaching as needed.
Supervise employees in a bias free, non-discriminatory manner in employee hiring, promotions, performance improvement, and other employee related practices and decisions.
Be an effective communicator with the shift technicians, as well as between shift, day staff, and unit management.
Administer company policies and procedures.
Ensure continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.
Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.
6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
Comprehensive Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US.
Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities.
Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.

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Hard Skills & Tools

production managementperformance indicatorsoperational decision makingtroubleshootingcoachingtrainingsupervisory skillscontinuous improvementenvironmental health and safety compliancequality assurance

Soft Skills

strong communicationleadershipteamworkindependent decision makingmotivationcoaching and feedbackbias-free supervisioneffective communicationproblem anticipationemployee assessment