Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Reliability & Optimization

INEOS; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Life & AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

INEOS Pigments in Ashtabula, OH, is seeking an ASH 2 North Operations Superintendent to oversee safety‑driven production for our two-plant complex by Lake Erie. You will guide process engineering, maintenance and technical teams to achieve safe, reliable, and economical operations in line with company strategy.

The role is a salaried exempt, day shift position with opportunities to mentor staff, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement across operations and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with extensive relative experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum ten years of related experience in manufacturing
• Experience as supervisor/manager with operations knowledge
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management and ISO systems
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor the Operations team to meet production and quality targets safely and efficiently
• Oversee process and equipment monitoring, troubleshoot deviations and assist investigations
• Oversee planned maintenance, project engineering and technical improvements
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, reliability, engineering and other technical teams to share best practices
• Manage budget, resources and raw materials to meet targets
• Report on operational performance and KPIs
• Lead and coach staff to align with company goals and provide resources
• Manage personnel including performance, compensation, succession planning and discipline
• Oversee Process Engineering for capital projects meeting safety, rate, quality and reliability
• Develop and retain technical knowledge of air separation processes
• Ensure HR policies compliance

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Budget management

KPI reporting

Process safety

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

10+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

INEOS Pigments in Ashtabula, OH, is seeking an ASH 2 North Operations Superintendent to oversee safety‑driven production for our two-plant complex by Lake Erie. You will guide process engineering, maintenance and technical teams to achieve safe, reliable, and economical operations in line with company strategy.

The role is a salaried exempt, day shift position with opportunities to mentor staff, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement across operations and engineering teams.