Anton Hilfer

Betriebsleiter @ Arlanxeo | Operational success starts with identifying, developing, and empowering the right people

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Experience

  • Betriebsleiter HNBR at ARLANXEO
    May 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • LyondellBasell (6 yrs)
    • Production Engineer
      Apr 2023 - May 2026 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      • Unit Manager of an LDPE unit at LYB’s Wesseling site • Lead shift and day teams in a complex high-pressure production environment • Develop people and teams through coaching, feedback, and clear leadership • Support organizational changes and strengthen team capabilities • Improve daily operations and reinforce clear operational discipline • ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO 15378 standards

    • Process Engineer
      Jun 2020 - Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      • Responsible for technical changes, quality, and functionality in LDPE units • Focal point for change management and process safety • Supported modifications in a high-pressure LDPE environment • Contributed to multiple successful turnarounds • Supported safe and efficient shutdowns and startups • Member of LYB’s global LDPE core team

  • PHD Candidate at Technische Universität Darmstadt
    Jun 2017 - May 2020 · 3 yrs

    Ernst Berl Institute for Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry

  • Internship Student at BASF
    Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 · 6 mos

    Polymer Processing & Engineering