Site Manager (m/f/d) Merseburg

Site Manager (m/f/d) Merseburg

Location: Merseburg, ST, DE, 06217

Facility: Merseburg-6113

Department: Merseburg Operations APK

Division: Circular and Low Carbon Solutions

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for Safety and GoalZero culture. Lead by example and ensure discipline and compliance. Responsible for the safety and well-being of employees, contractors, and the surrounding community.
• Monitor and review implementation of Environmental, Health, Safety and Operational Excellence standards for applicable projects to ensure compliance with internal standards, applicable legislation, and permits.
• Responsible for daily operations of multiple sorting and recycling sites, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Build a strong and efficient site organization by planning and implementing necessary changes and by mentoring with an emphasis on staff development and career planning activities, coaching, and guiding the team.
• Develop, implement, and promote continuous improvement initiatives in line with business priorities using benchmark references.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and improve operational performance.
• Develop and manage budgets for the site, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with all local, national, and European environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Promote sustainable practices and initiatives across all operations, contributing to the company’s sustainability goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, suppliers, and community organizations.
• Actively engage with the C&LCS business functions on feed stock and final product developments.
• Maintain contact with the Procurement organization for day-to-day support.
• Prepare regular reports on operational performance, sustainability metrics, and financial performance for senior management.
• Analyze data to identify trends and make informed decisions to drive operational improvements.
• Build and develop an organizational culture that has a bias for action, commitment to value-added services/processes, and a sense of accountability and leadership.
• Attract & Maintain a talented workforce and develop succession planning for the organization.
• Manage the operations budget and expenditure.

Qualifications:

• Engineering or science degree, or equivalent professional experience or a comparable discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in operations management, with an affinity for sortation and/or recycling technology.
• Working experience in the (petro)chemical or recycling industry is a requirement.
• Fluency in German and English, written and spoken.
• Expertise in running operational units including HSE, process optimization and continuous improvement, cost control, and budgeting.
• Experience in developing and implementing brown field plants, large plant modification projects, and familiarity with project management processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What makes us attractive – your perspectives?

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. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested?

Register your CV and apply via our online portal by clicking on the “apply” button. Please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Team at for more details.

We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees and unlock value for customers, investors, and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity, and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate, and our future workforce. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture, and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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