Site Manager Crumlin in Newport

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is advancing good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.

The purpose of the job is to manage and direct the production and on-site logistics facilities of the Crumlin manufacturing site to ensure it operates in a safe, environmentally responsible and cost-efficient manner in compliance with all applicable LyondellBasell policies, standards and local legal requirements. Additionally, to champion GoalZERO for Safety and Quality and implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques (APEX).

This position is responsible for staffing and succession plans for the plant and maintaining industrial relations internally, and community relations externally.

• Establish and manage site culture in which health, safety, environmental stewardship and operational excellence are the top priorities;
• Assure the site is appropriately staffed with well-trained personnel to effectively and efficiently support the needs of the business;
• Manage the operational and business aspects of the site in compliance with corporate standards, local laws and regulations, in line with applicable quality and operational standards;
• Manage the development and control of annual operations and capital budgets for the site;
• Lead the employee relations activities at the site, together with HR;
• Develop, implement and promote continuous improvement initiatives in site performance congruent with business priorities, and utilising benchmark references;
• Develop Site Key Performance Indicators and reporting capabilities that ensure financial results;
• Build a strong site organization by mentoring with an emphasis on staff development and career planning activities;
• Overall responsibility for company safety initiatives on site including Operation Clean Sweep, Global Safety Day, ensuring team members are fully engaged in such initiatives;
• Must work in compliance with the requirements of the site management systems (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001).

• Educated to degree level in engineering or sciences;
• Strong manufacturing experience;
• Experience working in a multi-national company preferred;
• Experience of international assignments and/or working in a multicultural environment;
• Must be fluent in written and oral English;
• Good technical and commercial English language skills are essential. Knowledge of other languages is useful.

To be successful in this role you must recognise yourself in the following profile: A well-rounded leader who can inspire and guide people toward common goals while balancing personal, employee, and business interests. The individual demonstrates strategic vision, sound decision-making, and the ability to lead organizational change by managing resistance and driving successful outcomes. Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, influence, coaching, and teamwork, enable effective collaboration across functions, cultures, and regions. The profile also emphasises adaptability, continuous learning, customer focus, and the ability to identify business opportunities that create value and profitability. In addition, the candidate possesses broad business and financial acumen, a strong understanding of local economies, regulatory requirements, and the technical expertise needed to manage safe, efficient, and high-performing operations.

Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialists in all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees. The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process as well.