Senior Operations Director - Pigments Group (Board Role)

INEOS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

INEOS Pigments seeks an experienced executive to join the Board, providing leadership for safe, reliable operations across three sites in Ashtabula, Ohio and Tyssedal, Norway. The role drives capital strategy, business performance, and ethical governance, aligning technology with business goals.

The candidate will lead talent development, manage headcount, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the Pigments Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years in chemical manufacturing including SHE, operations, maintenance, project management, technology, procurement, logistics, and business management.
• Strong leadership and change management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, legal, and reliable operation across three Pigments Group sites (Ashtabula, OH; Tyssedal, Norway).
• Lead CAPEX planning and 5-year capital plan development for the business.
• Drive performance and profitability through cross-functional leadership and strategy execution.
• Foster talent development, succession planning, and development of capable teams.
• Champion process and behavioural safety, and ensure adherence to safety principles.

Skills

Leadership

Process Safety

Budgeting

Project Management

Engineering

Communication

Strategic thinking

Change management

Coaching

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

INEOS Pigments seeks an experienced executive to join the Board, providing leadership for safe, reliable operations across three sites in Ashtabula, Ohio and Tyssedal, Norway. The role drives capital strategy, business performance, and ethical governance, aligning technology with business goals.

The candidate will lead talent development, manage headcount, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the Pigments Group.