The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is committed to enabling a sustainable future. Our unmatched science unlocks immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner, Create Smarter and Live Better. Our solutions are used by people every day, improving billions of lives around the world.  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 recognize 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 Third Party Manufacturing (3PM) Operations Manager Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming 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 a Third Party Manufacturing (3PM) Operations Manager, you will be supporting the LZ Third Party Manufacturing (3PM) team in the applicable region.  This position is aimed at improving operational excellence and safety performance of Lubrizol’s network of third-party manufacturers (3PM).  The successful candidate would be a facilitator who aligns both an internal/external view of operations to ensure our 3PM’s provide reliable/quality supply and reduce risk for Lubrizol across a wide variety of business models and product lines.  What We're Looking For (Responsibilities / Accountabilities):   •    Research, organize, participate in, document, and follow up on HSES and quality assessments at third parties in region. •    Develop a network and a process to identify safety, quality, environmental, and security incidences at third parties in a timely manner.  Investigate, collaborate with LZ colleagues and mitigate/escalate as appropriate to address and/or assess the impact to LZ. •    Identify, assist with investigation of, monitor and document, as applicable, quality of service, quality of product complaints and Supplier Corrective Action Requests related to third parties.  Communicate with key stakeholders in Operations, Procurement, and the business as appropriate. •    Organize and perform quality audits of 3PM’s based on in region standards. •    Action key performance indicator (KPI) data for the 3PM team as appropriate.  Contribute to annual determination of KPI’s for the following year.  •    In region resource to support 3PM Procurement for supplier reviews. •    Support the risk management matrix decision process, review, and ranking for 3PM’s. •    Develop, deploy and support strong processes for managing safety, quality, production, and operating performance at Lubrizol’s third-party manufacturing companies. •    Special projects as assigned. Skills That Make a Difference: •    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plant experience.  •    Minimum 8 years of chemical manufacturing experience including experience with HSES assessments •    Work in a matrix organization and develop a network to carry out job requirements.  This position will interface with third party suppliers and business partners on a regular basis. •    Excellent verbal and written communication skills. •    Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through is essential.  Flexibility and the ability to multi-task are critical. •    Must possess professionalism and strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills. •    Demonstrated proficiency in SAP and MS office tools. •    Experience with Rapid Response & Power BI (preferred)   If you’re interested in the position, we encourage you to apply. Lubrizol is always looking for candidates who embody our cultural beliefs in everything they do. If you’re All In, Lead Decisively, Take Action, Think External, and can Be Courageous, Lubrizol could be the place for you.