Plant Operations Leader: Safety‑Driven, High‑Impact

INEOS; Wando (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Aromatics in Wando, South Carolina, seeks an Operations Superintendent to lead safe, reliable, and optimized plant operations. You will oversee the Unit Manufacturing Team, manage outages, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 7+ years in operations, with petrochemical/refining plant leadership experience and a commitment to INEOS safety principles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; minimum 7 years Operations experience.
• Petrochemical or refining plant experience with Operations Leadership experience; ERT/IMT qualified or willing to join IMT.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture by driving compliance with safety standards and conducting audits.
• Provide leadership to the Unit Manufacturing Team (UMT), setting priorities and achieving operational goals.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate team members through performance management and succession planning.
• Oversee day-to-day unit operations including production performance, maintenance coordination, outages, staffing, and troubleshooting.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams to prioritize work and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor unit performance, budgets, and key metrics, reporting to manufacturing leadership.

Skills

Operations leadership

Safety culture

Performance management

Team coaching

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERT/IMT qualification

Job description

INEOS Aromatics in Wando, South Carolina, seeks an Operations Superintendent to lead safe, reliable, and optimized plant operations. You will oversee the Unit Manufacturing Team, manage outages, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 7+ years in operations, with petrochemical/refining plant leadership experience and a commitment to INEOS safety principles.