Process Specialist

INEOS Belgium

United States

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

INEOS Pigments in Ashtabula, OH, is seeking a Process Specialist to provide expert operational support and guidance on production processes. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across plant units.

You will lead and coach operations staff, ensure process safety, and work closely with shift teams to optimize outputs. The position is salaried, day-shift, and requires a strong technical background in chemical processes, with at least 10 years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 10 years of related operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
Thorough technical understanding of plant chemical processes and unit operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Six Sigma training a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with operators and other groups to optimize plant operations and drive continuous improvement.
Track performance vs target, investigate deviations and implement solutions.
Share technical knowledge with operations staff through coaching and dialogue.
Assist in defining and solving operating problems and support optimization of production equipment and processes.
Monitor production quality and equipment reliability; identify problems and implement improvements.
Participate in development of medium-term production strategies and manage process improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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 works closely with others to define operation problems and promote solutions. This is a salaried exempt, day shift position. It is classified as a Safety Critical role.

Key job responsibilities include:

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
Shares technical knowledge with operations technicians and Shift Supervisors through coaching and dialog to help strengthen the skills/knowledge of the organization
Assists in the definition and solution of operating problems and supports optimization and continuous improvement of production equipment and operating processes
Monitor production quality and equipment and process utilization and reliability; identifies problem areas, initiates corrective actions and recommends and makes on-going improvements
Participate in the development of medium-term production strategies and plans. Manage process improvement projects
Provide coaching and supports 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 the 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 quantities management
Other duties as assigned

About You

You should possess:

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 the 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 communications skills, both verbal and written
Functionality 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.