Tour Foreman
Covington , VA
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Job Description
Job Family Group:
Manufacturing Operations
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!
This Tour Foreman role supervises union hourly employees in assigned areas to meet daily production goals by providing direction to plant production employees, reporting and addressing safety concerns, and monitoring the production processes.
How you will impact Ingevity:
• Monitor all areas of the plant (production, maintenance, lab, and warehouse) to ensure safety, environmental, and production issues are being addressed
• Ensuring the production plans are being followed and any deviations from the plant are being corrected and supervision is notified (including quality issues)
• Manages break-in work and coordinates for maintenance during non-daylight and weekend shifts
• Review process trends and operator notes. Address/correct any issues related to safety, environmental, and quality
• Walks through process, inspect equipment, and ensure all issues are addressed
• Lead and assist operators with troubleshooting as necessary to ensure production problems are resolved in a timely manner
• Supervises all hourly personnel on shift. Provide feedback and coaching. Participate in discipline process
• Frequently required to identify and update/modify methods without the benefit of defined procedures
• May initiate contact to resolve and discuss mutual problems or collaborate on procedures or transactions
• Conducting weekly inspections of the workplace to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards.
• Providing information and documentation of "exceptions" related to on shift activities (downtime, abnormalities)
• Managing inventories of consumable goods needed to run the process (pallets, tooling, packaging)
• Completing daily reports
• Contact employees as scheduling needs arise and record schedule information for human resources personnel
• Other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed:
• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing environment, production, supervision experience preferred, technical degree a plus
• Minimum 2 year supervising hourly union employees preferred
• Ability to problem solve, effective decision making, experience in training others, and be effective at leading individuals and groups toward resolution of issues
• Knowledge of maintenance processes including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental regulations and principles
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs, climb ladders, work at heights, stand and walk for long periods of time, and work outdoors in hot and cold weather
• Computer use/sitting for several hours
• Sit/stand for up to 12 hours
Work environment:
• Much of this work will take place out in the outdoor plant environment. There is also office work that is necessary to complete daily. Approximately a 50/50 split.
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.
Ingevity is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Job Summary
Company
Ingevity
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years