Production Supervisor

Job Family Group:Manufacturing OperationsAre you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity. At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operations of the Ingevity Wickliffe Carbon Plant including day-to-day operations and maintenance of their area in support of the plant production goals involving coordinating activities to identify and eliminate safety hazards, support environmental initiatives, implement cost reduction initiatives, and drive continuous improvement efforts. Watch this video to learn more about the impact our team in Wickliffe, KY makes: Ingevity Wickliffe Plant Spotlight Video How you will impact Ingevity:Lead operators and other team members to reach key performance metrics and remedy deviations Manage and direct Area Supervisors and hourly employeesProvide safety leadership for your area including remedying problems quickly and performing routine safety inspectionsBuild strong knowledge and understanding around Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) rules and regulations to maintain a strong culture that complies with and values those fundamentalsEnsure compliance with all requirements of the Quality Management Systems for the areaCover Area Production Manager and Area Production Engineer responsibilities as needed.Assist with plant outage planning and executing as neededProvide coaching to drive continued improvementManage the training program for operator initial certification and annual recertificationCollaborate closely with Production Engineers and other key partners and leaders across the site to implement improvements to drive plant successIdentify, troubleshoot and prescribe innovative solutions to complex operational issuesReview process trends, quality data, and environmental data Routinely observe employee performance in the area for compliance with safety and procedural requirementsWhat You Need to Succeed: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline - 10+ years of relevant production or industrial manufacturing experience with 3+ years of supervisory experience included will be considered in lieu of Bachelors' degreeA minimum of 5-10 years of production or equivalent industrial manufacturing experience preferredExperience in training and/or leading othersAbility to communicate effectively and build relationships with diverse teams and at all levels of the company to achieve goals and resultsEffective at leading individuals and teams towards the resolution of issuesBe an active and engaged safety leader to build and maintain a strong safety culture to achieve zero personal and process safety incidentsStrong analytical skills and mechanical aptitude3+ year supervising hourly employees in a union environment and/or managing salaried employees is preferredRelocation assistance is available for this position.This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.Recruiting Agencies:Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes. SummaryLocation: Wickliffe, KYType: Full time