1. Lead strategic site operations with high-level impact and visibility.
2. Join a global organization that’s big enough to offer career progression, yet agile enough for your leadership to be recognized and felt.
3. Empower Excellence – Drive operational performance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement across a multi-functional technical site.
4. Competitive salary and benefits
5. Enjoy hybrid working based Hazelwood, Derbyshire, UK.
About the role
As Site Leader of our Technical Centre in Hazelwood, you’ll be a senior leader within Lubrizol’s matrixed organization, responsible for ensuring the efficient delivery of site services and operational excellence. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on leading cross-functional teams, managing complex operations, and driving continuous improvement.
You’ll oversee key support functions including Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Quality, and Administration, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to align strategies and enhance service delivery. Your leadership will directly impact the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our site operations.
About you
You bring strong leadership experience in site services management, ideally within the specialty chemical manufacturing industry or a similar environment. You’re a strategic thinker, a collaborative partner, and a change leader who can inspire teams and drive results
You will also bring:
6. A bachelor’s degree in business or a technical field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
7. Proven experience in site services operations, vendor management, and regulatory compliance
8. Strong leadership and people management skills with a track record of operational excellence
9. Solid understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial principles
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels
11. Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
12. Experience in change management and leading organizations through transformation
Why Lubrizol?
13. Develop your professional career with a highly respected, industry-leading, multinational company that is part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
14. Become part of a culture that is built on accountability and empowerment and which values diversity and inclusivity.
15. Enjoy a competitive remuneration and benefits package, hybrid working options, and opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
Working at Lubrizol
For nearly 100 years, Lubrizol has been at the forefront of innovation, delivering breakthrough solutions that advance mobility, improve well-being, and enhance modern life. This progress is driven by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.
At Lubrizol, we invest in our people and expect the same level of ownership and commitment in return. Our employees are empowered to shape their careers, contribute to strategic goals, and collaborate in an inclusive, high-performing culture.
We win because we bring science-based solutions to industry-leading organizations across the globe.
We win because we deeply understand our customers and deliver innovative chemistry with differentiated value.
We win because of our inclusive culture and our incredible talent.
We win because of you.
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