Commercial Superintendent

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. The ASH 2 North Operations Superintendent provides oversight to ensure the safe, reliable, legally compliant, environmentally sound and profitable Operations of equipment for manufacture of products at this plant according to the strategy of business management. This includes managing and developing internal Operations resources. This is a salaried exempt, day shift position. It is classified as a Safety Critical role. Key job responsibilities include: Plan, coordinate and monitor the activities of the Operations team to ensure production and quality targets are met safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies, procedures and work instructions Oversee monitoring and troubleshooting process and equipment; reports process deviations, equipment failures and hazards; assists in plant investigations and problem resolution Oversee planned maintenance activities, project engineering and technical improvements in the area Maintain and foster collaborative efforts with production, maintenance, reliability, engineering, other technical resource teams to identify, share, implement and maintain best practices Set and meet budget requirements by efficiently managing resources, inventories and raw materials Report on operational performance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Utilize manufacturing engineer and other resources to troubleshoot production issues and work toward resolution in a collaborative and effective manner Provide leadership, guidance, coaching and decision making, to ensure employees understand company goals and have the knowledge and resources needed to accomplish them Manage personnel (including performance, compensation, succession planning and discipline) Oversee Process Engineering personnel in the process design for capital projects that meet scope intent for operational requirements on safety, rate, quality, and reliability Ensure an adequately staffed and trained department properly motivated to accomplish planned objectives. Develop engineers technical knowledge through mentoring, coaching, and job assignments. Develop and retain technical knowledge on the air separation process Provide guidance and long term planning to encourage employee development Assure compliance with HR policies and applicable state/federal laws Other duties as assigned Level of education & Experience in general: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required with extensive relative experience A Bachelors of Science degree is preferred. Possess a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience in a manufacturing environment Experience as a supervisor/manager, with highly developed knowledge of operations Leadership/management skills Working knowledge of chemical/industrial equipment function, design, and regulatory requirements and Process Safety Management Understanding of Chemistry and Physics ISO System and procedures knowledge Functionality with various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office Suite and SAP Six Sigma training a plus 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. EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)