Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, productive and efficient operations of the Plant 2 South operations
• Communicate plant goals, policies, and standards ensuring accountability
• Develop operations personnel through coaching, feedback, and unit assignments conducting periodic performance reviews as needed
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize plant operations
• Foster teamwork across the shifts and with all other functional groups to ensure that activities are well-aligned with maximum impact
• Develops, coordinates and issues daily direction to shift personnel ensuring all day-to-day plant objectives with respect to safety, environmental control, efficiency, reliability and productivity are met
• Directs emergency response efforts when needed
• Covers training on safety and operating procedures
• Ensures that the workplace is free of harassment, discrimination and that individuals are treated with respect
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience is desired
• Experience in a leadership role is desired
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong working knowledge of safety, environmental and emergency response requirements
• Functionality with various computer programs (SAP, word, excel, etc.)

Qualifications

• Operational Safety: Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site
• Operational Processes: Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for chemical processing, mining or minerals processing
• Plant Operations: Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a production plant or mine site
• Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques used to create and support an environment that meets the needs of the organization
• Employee Health and Safety: Knowledge of the procedures and programs in place in the organization to ensure employee safety (occupational health, fire safety and emergency response plan); ability to take appropriate and immediate actions in case of an emergency

Behavioral Skills

• Organizational Awareness: Knowledge of the organization's vision and goals, major functional processes, operating principles and requirements, values and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Coaching Others: Knowledge of coaching concepts and methods; ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or teams in learning and improving effectiveness
• People Management: Knowledge of human resources and people management processes; ability to lead, motivate, evaluate and reward personnel at the work place

Benefits

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.