Lab Supervisor

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. 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.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Lab Supervisor will lead and supervise the R&D polymer processing Laboratory at the Cincinnati Technology Center, supporting manufacturing, customer technical service, product development, and fundamental research. The lab capabilities include Injection Molding, Film, Pipe, Blow Molding, Compounding, Wire and Cable, and more.

This role involves supervising and developing lab associates, ensuring laboratory safety, scheduling and prioritizing workloads, planning equipment reliability, managing job permitting, executing capital projects, building effective relationship with key stakeholders, and actively participating in the site leadership team.

A Day in the Life

• Safety Leadership: Champion GoalZERO health, safety, and environmental performance. Lead by example, conduct safety meetings, and ensure compliance with all safety processes and procedures.
• Operational Oversight: Supervise daily lab work to align with business goals and manufacturing priorities. Schedule staff and equipment for optimal efficiency.
• Team Development: Conduct regular team dialogues, performance reviews, and support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Mentor and motivate personnel to maximize high morale and performance.
• Equipment Reliability: Ensure lab equipment meets reliability goals and oversee maintenance planning.
• Compliance: Apply knowledge of OSHA standards and company safety requirements (Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, PPE, etc.). Approve job permits and lead PHA/MOC processes.
• Project Management: Lead lab projects ensuring timely, safe, and on-budget completion.
• Training & Growth: Plan department and individual training to support career development.
• Budget & Planning: Assist in developing annual departmental goals and budgets and ensure successful completion.
  
  

You Bring This Value

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong safety orientation and basic polymer processing knowledge.
• Familiarity with OSHA Life Critical and job permitting requirements.
• Effective leadership, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Ability to interface with internal and external customers.
• Physical requirements: standing/walking 6–10 hours/day, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting up to 40 lbs, and good range of motion.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Project management skills (time management, prioritization, communication).
  
  

What We Offer

Schedule And Work Setting

• Salaried position - Day shift - Monday to Friday
• In-Person
  
  

LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.

We extend the following benefits to *eligible employees:

• 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.
• Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
  
  

Competencies

Build Partnerships

Drive Innovation

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational Fit

Technical Skills

Deliver Results

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