Operations Supervisor

INEOS Belgium

United States

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

INEOS Pigments USA, Ashtabula, OH, seeks a Plant 2 North Operations Shift Supervisor to lead the TiCl4 Operations Unit. The role focuses on safety, reliability and continuous improvement, supervising multiple shifts and ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

The position requires a minimum high school diploma, more leadership training is a plus, and about 10 years of manufacturing experience. Strong communication and safety knowledge are essential for success in this critical role.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
10+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Leadership experience is desired to develop required competencies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Familiarity with safety, environmental and emergency response requirements.
Proficiency with computer programs (SAP, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

Ensure safe, productive, and efficient operations of Plant 2 South.
Communicate plant goals, policies and standards to ensure accountability.
Develop operations personnel through coaching and performance reviews.
Drive continuous improvement to optimize plant operations.
Foster teamwork across shifts and with other functions for maximum impact.
Provide daily direction to shift personnel to meet safety, environmental, and productivity objectives.
Direct emergency response efforts when needed.
Coordinate training on safety and operating procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

People management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Leadership training

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

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

Opera ti onal Safety: Knowledge of methods, accepted prac ti ces, considera ti ons and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protec ti on of workers, environment and site
Opera ti onal Processes: Knowledge of the exis ti ng and planned approaches and methods for chemical processing, mining or minerals processing
Plant Opera ti ons: Knowledge of the day - to - day opera ti ons of a produc ti on 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 organiza ti on
Employee Health and Safety: Knowledge of the procedures and programs in place in the
organiza ti on to ensure employee safety (occupa ti onal health, fire safety and emergency
response plan); ability to take appropriate and immediate ac ti ons in case of an emergency
Organiza ti onal Awareness: Knowledge of the organiza ti on's vision and goals, major func ti onal processes, opera ti ng principles and requirements, values and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situa ti ons
Effec ti ve Communica ti ons: Understanding of effec ti ve communica ti on concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effec ti vely transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, informa ti on, and needs through the applica ti on of appropriate communica ti on behaviors
Coaching Others: Knowledge of coaching concepts and methods; ability to encourage, mo ti vate, and guide individuals or teams in learning and improving effec ti veness
People Management: Knowledge of human resources and people management processes; ability to lead, mo ti vate, evaluate and reward personnel at the work place

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

Opera ti onal Safety: Knowledge of methods, accepted prac ti ces, considera ti ons and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protec ti on of workers, environment and site
Opera ti onal Processes: Knowledge of the exis ti ng and planned approaches and methods for chemical processing, mining or minerals processing
Plant Opera ti ons: Knowledge of the day - to - day opera ti ons of a produc ti on 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 organiza ti on
Employee Health and Safety: Knowledge of the procedures and programs in place in the
organiza ti on to ensure employee safety (occupa ti onal health, fire safety and emergency
response plan); ability to take appropriate and immediate ac ti ons in case of an emergency

Behavioral skills

Organiza ti onal Awareness: Knowledge of the organiza ti on's vision and goals, major func ti onal processes, opera ti ng principles and requirements, values and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situa ti ons
Effec ti ve Communica ti ons: Understanding of effec ti ve communica ti on concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effec ti vely transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, informa ti on, and needs through the applica ti on of appropriate communica ti on behaviors
Coaching Others: Knowledge of coaching concepts and methods; ability to encourage, mo ti vate, and guide individuals or teams in learning and improving effec ti veness
People Management: Knowledge of human resources and people management processes; ability to lead, mo ti vate, 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.