Operations Team Coordinator - Day Shift

Lyondell Basellis 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 Mo Re Tec  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. We’re addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Lyondell Basell is currently seeking an Operations Team Coordinator for our plant located in Bedford, VA. This position will be for Day Shift.

This is an immediate, direct hire with competitive pay that includes base pay and a variable incentive pay program. A full benefits package starts your first day on the job, covering medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, health savings, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, pension plan, employee stock purchase plan, vacation, and holidays. Lyondell Basell offers many opportunities for career development, including educational assistance.

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Operations Team Coordinator (OTC) is responsible for multiple tasks that ultimately provide good manufacturing practices and on‑time delivery to the customer. The OTC assists the Operations Manager in training and managing the team and may act in a supervisory role as requested. The individual must be available to work a full 12‑hour shift, including some overtime.

• Comply with and encourage team members to adhere to all safety requirements, resulting in zero safety violations. This includes participating in all EHS‑related activities such as safety talks, behavioral‑based safety observations, audits, inspections, and record keeping.
• Encourage the team to meet individual and team goals.
• Monitor product and process conditions throughout the shift.
• Promote and maintain a team environment that encourages employees to engage in the operation and take ownership of tasks.
• Recommend improvements to the team and management.
• Assist with troubleshooting related to process and quality concerns, optimizing production efficiency.
• Work with the lab to ensure quality and coordinate the recovery of non‑conforming material prior to the end of the production order and continue recovering any off‑specification materials.
• Operate all equipment/processes with little supervision.
• Assign work to operators each shift.
• Ensure operators follow standard operating procedures.
• Conduct operator training as necessary.
• Complete and submit all required forms and reports such as shift production reports, summary sheets, end‑of‑shift reports, and any other required documents.
• Assist the Operations Manager in maintaining time and attendance records.
• Conform to safe work practices and comply with the corporate safety program.
• Maintain and promote a clean work environment, ensuring there are no pellets or debris on the floor and that machines, tools, and equipment are in the proper location and storage units.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in manufacturing positions showing increasing levels of responsibilities.
• Must be able to successfully perform all production operator responsibilities (lab, operator, and warehouse).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Must be able to stand on feet for 12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs. multiple times a day during a shift.
• Must have basic math and computer skills.
• Maintain good attendance habits, missing minimal work.
• Properly follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with…