Manager USCAN/LATAM Specifications Mgmt

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The Specification Management Manager provides leadership to a group of engineers and specialists in-support-of and aligned-with LyondellBasell's Americas APS business. This position manages group resources to engage with appropriate internal organizations, 3rd party agencies and customers to define, approve and implement various types of product specifications. The position also manages the product industrialization processes and the diligent and consistent maintenance of product Master Data. The Manager will also insure the group effectively leads reviews of commercial and manufacturing data, assessing manufacturing capability against market requirements to optimize risk and value, including the management of changes.

This position also manages operational support including system and process trouble-shooting in close cooperation with IT and Global Innovation Business Process Architects. The Manager drives the design and improvement of business processes and systems used to manage product specifications, product quality practices and related information and data. In doing so, the position insures sustainable, global alignment of processes across regions and businesses, including effective communication/training to user communities. The position will work closely with IT management to assure alignment of plans and effective prioritization of process improvement initiatives.

A Day in the Life

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
•    Manages the Specification Management group to:
o    Lead or influence the setting of internal and customer specifications and steward change management. Update and maintain relevant product master data in appropriate business systems including specifications, formulations, raw material and commercial technical product information.
o    Achieve a high level of data integrity to ensure the overall quality of design, production and service quality of the company as well as full compliance with Product Safety requirements.
o    Lead product design reviews (including data mining and statistical analysis) of commercial and manufacturing specifications. 
o    Manage third party agency requirements including product listings, projects, reporting, sampling/testing and their impact on product specifications.
•    Insures appropriate interdepartmental processes and procedures are established and followed concerning product information, recipe and specification, while also providing global support and collaboration.
•    In collaboration with other regions and IT, drives improvements to systems and processes, including PLM and SAP, aimed at optimizing the management of specifications and product quality assurance. Initiates and manages implementation/training regarding continuous improvements in close cooperation other regions. Evaluates requests for changes to PLM database and other tools by evaluation of feasibility, global impact, risk and cost vs. value.
•    Takes lead in the full integration of any new plant or 3rd party toll compounder in the Americas Region. Supports global alignment on processes and consistency in product naming and specifications, within and across sites and regions.
•    Working with the IT organization, troubleshoots system breaks and process issues.
•    Understands the long-term strategic vision for the Company, and leads efforts to work with key stakeholders to translate and integrate these into objectives and action plans, while also driving resource/equipment selection and allocation to align with strategic vision
•    Drives and manages teamwork and collaboration within the group while also fostering effective communication across functions - aligns resources as necessary to meet business needs.
•    Leads efforts to embrace and drive change, while also challenging the status quo and influencing management as necessary.
•    Conducts continuous dialogues with direct reports and holds them accountable. Drives improvement and development of direct reports and empowers employees to make decisions

You Bring This Value

Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferred or 15 yrs in the industry for Quality Compliance Role

Work Experience: Minimum of seven years’ experience in commercial, technical or relevant systems and processes. Conversant in product characterization & specifications, customer/OEM requirements, business operations, product/laboratory data and ERP systems. Compliance management and team management is preferred.

Critical Competencies/Behaviors: Demonstrates Courage, Builds Effective Teams, Drive Results, Collaborates, Customer Focus, Data Analysis

Skills: Strong numeric, analytical, Excel capability, communications and problem-solving skills.

Languages: Fluent in English.

What We Offer

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.
• Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.

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