Marion Plant Production Supervisor

Ingevity; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is seeking a Production Supervisor for its small plant focused on pavement markings. The role involves managing operators, coordinating production, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with SAP. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related industrial or supervisory experience.
• Strong team management and communication skills.
• Understanding of SAP and plant processes required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of operators and coordinate production activities.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in operations.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for plant issues.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Family Group:

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!

Production Supervisor – Small Plant – Pavement Markings
The Production Supervisor manages a team of operators, and coordinates production, maintenance, shipping and other activity as determined by plant. As the floor supervisor, he/she follows up on operator concerns and execution of the production plan. Responsibilities include coordination with the maintenance technician(s) for prioritizing and executing repairs, review of daily operating priorities with operators, providing performance feedback to operators, and monitoring the process daily for proper operation. These responsibilities include all safety and environmental issues, process reliability and run time, product quality, process/equipment troubleshooting, cost control, training and ensuring the Plant Manager is aware of key information.

• Supervise the area operators by ensuring they have the necessary tools to perform their jobs, communicate in accordance with Ingevity standards to all necessary personnel, and are held accountable for their performance.
• Ensure the plant has set production plans for at least a week out the production team is following this plan.
• If the production plan has not been met, the Production Supervisor must ensure the deviation is investigated and a new production plan is set.
• Work with Safety Manager, Production Engineer and others to develop training packages and conduct operator training on existing, new, and modified plant equipment and processes.
• If an issue arises in the plant, the Production Supervisor must lead efforts to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
• Act as backup to Plant Manager as needed.
• Assist with winter outage planning and executing as needed.
• Issue safe work permits and ensure that all floor operations are conducted according to Ingevity safety policies, including use of PPE.

What you need to succeed:

• Prefer a minimum of 5 years related industrial or supervisory experience, or otherwise exhibited supervisory/leadership skills.
• The ability to work safely themselves and to ensure the production team works safely at all times. This requires the fortitude to address unsafe conditions and behaviors immediately and ensure the team works in a similar manner.
• An understanding of SAP, plant processes, and production flow is required.
• The ability to discern between and manage changing production priorities, at times under pressure to meet the customers’ needs.
• The ability to multitask in a dynamic environment while maintaining professionalism and conduct expected of an Ingevity leader.
• Must have strong team management skills, strong written and oral communication, and computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, SAP, Proficiency, Electronic Document Management Systems), including planning and scheduling efficiencies.
• The ability to work in a team environment, adhering to the expectations set forth in the Ingeviway in Action guideline. These guidelines are focused on respect for individuals, commitment to excellence and conducting business in an ethical manner.
• The ability to work flexible hours, including significant amounts of overtime during the “busy” season, including evenings and weekends as needed; typically April through September, depending on geographical location.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.