The Lubrizol Corporation

Turnaround Work Process Leader

The Lubrizol Corporation$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 10+ years of operational experience in industrial or chemical plant maintenance
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams
  • Strong knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental & Security (HSES) practices
  • Experience with performance management systems
  • Completion of a leadership development program
  • Working knowledge of administrative and people leadership practices

Responsibilities

  • Champion a strong EH&S culture with a focus on safety compliance
  • Lead development of a Highly Reliable TAR organization
  • Provide leadership for TAR personnel management
  • Execute the Performance Management Process for employee engagement
  • Plan and allocate resources for efficient TAR execution
  • Lead continuous improvement of TAR Work Processes
  • Manage budgeting and performance metrics for work process effectiveness

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
  • 401(k) match and Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
  • Flexible work environment
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Career and professional growth
  • Inclusive culture and community engagement
Full Job Description
Location: Deer Park, TXTravel: NoneJob Type: Full-time | On-site

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Turnaround Work Process Leader, you will play a critical role in driving the effectiveness of Turnaround (TAR) execution by strengthening work processes, improving organizational reliability, and supporting maintenance excellence. You will serve as both a people leader and process owner, ensuring alignment between maintenance resources, reliability strategies, and plant business objectives.

In this role, you will:
  • Champion a strong EH&S culture, with a visible presence in the field and a focus on safety compliance and engagement
  • Lead and support the development of a Highly Reliable TAR organization, reducing variability and eliminating unplanned events
  • Provide administrative leadership and people management for TAR personnel, including coaching, performance management, and career development
  • Execute the Performance Management Process, supporting employee engagement, development planning, and competency growth
  • Plan and allocate resources in partnership with the Maintenance & Reliability Leader to ensure efficient TAR execution
  • Lead the application and continuous improvement of TAR Work Processes, ensuring consistency and effectiveness
  • Manage budgeting, KPI tracking, and performance metrics, with a focus on driving work process effectiveness
  • Participate in and lead cross-functional teams to support TAR objectives and site priorities
  • Serve as the administrative leader of maintenance resources within the assigned area of responsibility
  • Ensure the organization has the right roles, talent, and competencies to support maintenance and TAR-related processes
  • Partner with Reliability, Operations, EH&S, and Project Management teams to ensure organizational integration
  • Support improvements in safety, productivity, quality, and workforce effectiveness
  • Coordinate and sponsor cross-functional teams to support high-impact opportunities and resource optimization
  • Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance against work process expectations and business outcomes
  • Ensure delivery of agreed maintenance services and TAR execution standards
  • Actively participate in site and business teams, contributing to overall plant performance
  • Support development and execution of the Facility Maintenance Strategy
  • Drive effective resource leveraging and workforce deployment
  • Execute and uphold performance systems, including competency profiles, development plans, and compensation alignment
  • Ensure performance metrics are actively used to improve maintenance and TAR effectiveness


Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 10+ years of operational experience within an industrial or chemical plant, with a focus on maintenance
  • 3+ years of leadership experience, including managing or leading cross-functional teams
  • Strong knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental & Security (HSES) policies and procedures
  • Experience with performance management systems, including goal setting and objective alignment
  • Completion of a leadership development program
  • Working knowledge of administrative and people leadership practices


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading or supporting Turnarounds (TARs) in a chemical or petrochemical environment
  • Familiarity with maintenance and reliability work processes (RCM, PM/PdM, etc.)
  • Experience working within PSM / Mechanical Integrity frameworks
  • Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM)


Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we are committed to providing a safe, high-performing, and collaborative work environment. In this role, you will:
  • Work on-site in a chemical manufacturing facility, with appropriate PPE
  • Spend time both in the field and office environment, supporting TAR execution and team leadership
  • Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Reliability, Operations, EH&S, and Leadership teams
  • Participate in site initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement efforts
  • Operate within strict safety, regulatory, and operational standards


We invest in our people, processes, and technologies to drive operational excellence and long-term success. At Lubrizol, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful changes, develop talent, and make a measurable impact on plant performance.

Benefits that Empower You
  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
  • 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
  • Flexible work environment
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Career and professional growth
  • Inclusive culture and community engagement
  • Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com


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About The Lubrizol Corporation

The Lubrizol Corporation is a provider of specialty chemicals for the transportation, industrial, and consumer markets. These products include additives for engine oils and other transportation-related fluids, additives for industrial lubricants, and additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. The company also produces specialty materials for the plastics, coatings, and pharmaceuticals markets. Lubrizol operates in more than 100 countries and has manufacturing facilities in 17 countries.
Learn more about The Lubrizol Corporation
Size
8,600 employees
Industry
Founded
1928

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