Operations Supervisor

At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.

The Plant 2 North Operations Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising the employees who work in the TiCl4 Operations Unit. Their focus is to achieve optimum results and drive improvements in safety, environmental, quality, cost and reliability by leveraging the full value of all employees. This is a salaried exempt rotating shift position. It is designated as a Safety Critical role.

INEOS Pigments USA, Inc. - Ashtabula Complex located in Ashtabula, OH consists of two facilities - Plant 1 and Plant 2 - that safely and efficiently produces titanium dioxide pigment (TiO₂) and titanium chemicals products. The company is one of the largest producers of TiO₂, a bright white powder made from titanium ore. Titanium dioxide is a unique material delivering an unparalleled refractive index value, making it ideal for applications where opacity is required. TiO₂ makes possible opacity, brightness and durability in a variety of end uses like coatings, plastics and paper.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, productive and efficient operations of the Plant 2 South operations
• Communicate plant goals, policies, and standards ensuring accountability
• Develop operations personnel through coaching, feedback, and unit assignments conducting periodic performance reviews as needed
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize plant operations
• Foster teamwork across the shifts and with all other functional groups to ensure that activities are well-aligned with maximum impact
• Develops, coordinates and issues daily direction to shift personnel ensuring all day-to-day plant objectives with respect to safety, environmental control, efficiency, reliability and productivity are met
• Directs emergency response efforts when needed
• Coordinates training on safety and operating procedures
• Ensures that the workplace is free of harassment, discrimination and that individuals are treated with respect
• Other duties as assigned

Level of education & experience in general

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Higher level education and leadership training a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience is desired to ensure a strong understanding of operating environments and plant processes
• Experience in a leadership role is desired to develop and demonstrate the leadership competencies required
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Consistently demonstrate high standards and model the appropriate behaviors
• Strong working knowledge of safety, environmental and emergency response requirements
• Functionality with various computer programs (SAP, word, excel, etc.)

Technical skills

• Operational Safety: Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site
• Operational Processes: Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for chemical processing, mining or minerals processing
• Plant Operations: Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a production plant or mine site
• Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques used to create and support an environment that meets the needs of the organization
• Employee Health and Safety: Knowledge of the procedures and programs in place in the organization to ensure employee safety (occupational health, fire safety and emergency
• response plan); ability to take appropriate and immediate actions in case of an emergency

Behavioral skills

• Organizational Awareness: Knowledge of the organization's vision and goals, major functional processes, operating principles and requirements, values and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Coaching Others: Knowledge of coaching concepts and methods; ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or teams in learning and improving effectiveness
• People Management: Knowledge of human resources and people management processes; ability to lead, motivate, evaluate and reward personnel at the work place

Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.

INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.

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