About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.  

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. 

 

 

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Site Leader of our Technical Centre in Hazelwood!

 

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the chemical manufacturing industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team. 

As the Site Leader of our Technical Centre, based in Hazelwood, Derbyshire, you will be a senior leader of our matrixed organization. You will ensure the efficient delivery of site services and be responsible for managing a range of support functions, driving operational excellence, and providing high-quality services to enable smooth site operations. 

 

What You Will Do:

Site Services Management: Develop and implement site services strategies and plans to support efficient operations on the site. Lead a management team of functions including Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Quality, Administration, and related services. Budgeting and Cost Control: Collaborate with Facilities Management, Finance, and Technical Leadership teams to develop and manage site services and capital project budgets. Monitor expenses and implement cost control measures to optimize resource allocation. Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive initiatives for efficiency improvements. Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies pertaining to site services. Establish and enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Implement best practices, leverage technology, and streamline processes to optimize service delivery. Foster a culture of innovation and encourage employee engagement in process improvement efforts. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with site leaders, cross-functional teams, industry contacts and local neighbor councils to align strategies, improve service, and address concerns.

 

 

Skills That Make a Difference:

Bachelor’s degree in business, or a technical field. A master's degree or MBA is preferred. Experience in site services management within the specialty chemical manufacturing industry or a similar manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of site services operations, vendor management, and compliance requirements. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams. Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities to address complex issues. Proven track record of driving operational excellence and implementing process improvements. Solid understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial principles. Experience in managing budgets and controlling costs within site services. Ability to analyze financial data and make informed decisions. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with site leaders, vendors, and cross-functional teams. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within specified timelines. Strong analytical and data-driven mindset. Experience of Change Management with the ability to lead and influence organisations through the change process.

 

 

Perks and Rewards That Inspire

Develop your professional career with a highly respected, industry-leading, multinational company that is part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Become part of a culture that is based on accountability and empowerment and which values diversity and inclusivity. A competitive remuneration and benefits package.

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Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities.

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic.