Operations & Maintenance Coordinator

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Are 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 Operations and Maintenance Coordinator manages a team of area operators, acts as production coordinator for the operations group, follows up on operator concerns, and ensures development and adherence to the production plan. Responsibilities include coordination with the area maintenance coordinator on scheduling/executing repairs, review of daily operating priorities with operators, providing performance feedback to area operators, and monitoring the process daily for proper operation. These responsibilities include all safety and environmental issues, process reliability and run time, product quality, process improvements, process/equipment troubleshooting, cost control, training, and new product development support.

• Supervise the area operators by ensuring they have the necessary tools to perform their jobs, communicate properly to all necessary personnel, and are held accountable for their performance.
• Ensure the plant has set production plans for at least a week out and that the operations group (engineers, coordinators, and operators) are following this plan.
• If the production plan has not been met, the Production Supervisor must ensure the deviation is investigated and a new production plan is set.
• Work with area coordinators and area engineers to develop training packages and conduct operator training on existing, new, and modified plant equipment and processes.
• If an issue arises in the plant, the Area Operations Supervisor must lead efforts to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
• Act as backup to Production Manager as needed.
• Act as backup to Production Engineers when needed.
• Assist with outage planning and executing as needed. This could include ensuring the scope of work is set in time to allow proper planning, ensuring appropriate manpower (maintenance and/or contractors) is secured, ensuring isolations and line breaks are planned ahead of time, ensuring confined space coverage is planned

What you need to succeed:

• A minimum of 7 years related industrial experience, with 2 years supervisory, engineering, or coordinator experience required.
• Technical Bachelor's Degree preferred
• An understanding of SAP, plant processes, and production flow is required.
• Must have strong team management skills, strong written and oral communication, and computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, SAP, Proficy, Electronic Document Management Systems), including planning and scheduling efficiencies. A strong logistics background is also beneficial.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

This position 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.