Wickliffe Plant Manager

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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!

Position Overview:

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Wickliffe Plant Manager oversees all aspects of plant production activities in a 24/7 operation. The Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operations of the plant; establishes the primary strategy with the Maintenance, Operations, Quality, Safety, Environmental, and Engineering organizations to maintain the facility and improve its reliability while meeting the expense budget. Complies with all Environmental, Health, and Safety laws and regulations as well as all company policies and procedures.

How you will impact Ingevity:

• Provide leadership for the Wickliffe plant by establishing and implementing long-term strategies, building a collaborative and engaging workplace culture, and inspiring the workforce to achieve the company's goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally and with plant leaders to drive the IngeviWay culture of "Build, Inspire, and Lead", through advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion with integrity and ethical behavior.
• Create and maintain a cohesive team of leaders, providing mentoring and development for future readiness of plant leadership roles.
• Provide a clear sense of direction and focus to plant team members, building trusting relationships.
• Partner with the corporate CI team in driving continuous improvement initiatives at the plant.
• Play an active role in plant staffing to ensure proper headcount is maintained, create a positive employee and labor relations culture, and drive a culture of performance accountability.
• Build effective relationships with other plant leaders and corporate team members
• Build and maintain strong organizational knowledge and understanding of SH&E rules and regulations to maintain a strong culture of compliance and values
• Drive a zero-injury culture through demonstrated management leadership and employee engagement. Drive improvement in key lagging/leading metrics: TCIR, process safety incident reduction, increased near-miss and hazard reporting
• Pursue improvements to both organizational and plant performance.
• Manage the Wickliffe Plant's overall spending budget.
• Coordinate with the S&OP team and other Performance Materials Plant Managers to ensure that operational schedules are executed to meet business demands
• Has authority to make all decisions that are necessary to operate the Wickliffe facility safely, reliably, and in an environmentally sound manner
• Lead and serve as a member of the plant leadership team developing the overall plant vision and culture.
• Ensure the RC 14001 and IATF 16949 certifications are maintained and leverage the certification activities to improve plant operations
• Act as Company representative in maintaining relations and ensuring adherence to contract terms with the local labor Union.
• Exemplifies safety procedures and wears appropriate PPE
• Embraces and demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Ingeviway in Action
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• 15+ years Production\Manufacturing experience
• 5+ years operations management experience
• Demonstrated understanding and leadership of safety and quality systems, practices, and requirements for a safe, efficient, and effective work environment
• Demonstrated leadership, team building, and advanced coaching skills, including the ability to motivate people, assess, select, and develop employee skills, and drive organizational culture change
• Knowledge and understanding of project and change management principles in planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about successful completion and adoption of project goals and objectives
• Experience in a Union manufacturing environment. preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.