Process Specialist

INEOS Belgium; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer in Ashtabula, Ohio is seeking a Process Specialist to provide expert operational and technical support. Responsible for overseeing daily production activities, the ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of chemical processes. The role offers competitive salary, annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years of related operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety, environmental requirements, and emergency response.
• Six Sigma training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimize plant operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Track performance and investigate deviations.
• Monitor production quality and equipment reliability.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical understanding of chemical processes

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

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.

About the Role

The Process Specialist provides expert‑level operational and technical support and guidance on all aspects of production, including reliability, quality, costs and compliance to process safety and environmental requirements. They oversee the daily production activities for plant process units and work closely with others to define operational problems and promote solutions. This is a salaried exempt, day‑shift position. It is classified as a Safety Critical role.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Work with operators and other functional groups to optimize plant operations and drive continuous improvement consistent with Unit goals and Company strategy.
• Track performance vs target, investigate deviations and implement solutions in a timely manner.
• Share technical knowledge with operations technicians and Shift Supervisors through coaching and dialogue to help strengthen the skills/knowledge of the organization.
• Assist in the definition and solution of operating problems and support optimization and continuous improvement of production equipment and operating processes.
• Monitor production quality and equipment and process utilization and reliability; identify problem areas, initiate corrective actions and recommend ongoing improvements.
• Participate in the development of medium‑term production strategies and plans, and manage process improvement projects.
• Provide coaching and support knowledge and skills development for operations and plant support staff.
• Oversee main work processes for efficiency and effectiveness such as quality monitoring, environmental compliance, safety, Maintenance Work Plan, etc.
• Ensure operations procedures, instructions, and PCPs are accurate, up‑to‑date and reviewed as required.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with other units, departments, distribution and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Utilize high level of practical production and process knowledge to provide day‑to‑day support of plant operation, including leaving detailed instructions for off shifts and weekends.
• Investigate reasons for downtime/failures, assist in the identification of root causes and development/implementation of technical solutions.
• Work closely with the Shift Supervisor to implement the day‑to‑day plan.
• Provide raw materials logistics and production quantity management.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a minimum of ten (10) years of related operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Possess and demonstrate a thorough technical understanding of plant chemical processes and unit operations (technical process expert).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required due to frequent interaction with department personnel and other functional groups.
• Thorough working knowledge of safety, environmental and emergency response requirements.
• Working knowledge of chemical/industrial equipment function, design, and regulatory requirements and Process Safety Management and ISO systems and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Functional with various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Six Sigma training a plus.

Schedule/Hours

This is a salaried exempt, typically a day‑shift position.

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.