Waynesboro Plant Manager
Waynesboro, GA On-site
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About the role
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. In this role, you will lead end-to-end operations for Ingevity’s Waynesboro, Georgia Plant in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective production in a high-volume manufacturing environment serving demanding customer requirements. You will set the vision, clear expectations, build strong frontline leadership, strengthen employee engagement, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability. This role reports to the Vice President, Global Manufacturing, and is a key site and community leader.
What you'll bring
- You bring 15 years of experience in Manufacturing or production environments, including working in high-volume operations with large frontline teams and standardized work processes, with a focused five years of progressive leadership in the operations management of a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
- Demonstrated results using Lean/TPM/Six Sigma, reliability-centered maintenance, and sound financial acumen (P&L, cost drivers, ROI).
- Proven record improving TRIR/near-miss engagement and managing OSHA/EPA requirements and audits.
- Experience managing within a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment.
- Ability to set clear expectations, provide actionable feedback, and build inclusive, high-performance teams.
- Clear, direct communicator who simplifies complexity and aligns teams around priorities.
- Experience maintaining positive employee relations and maintaining a direct, constructive relationship with employees in a manufacturing environment.
- 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.
- Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, CMRP) are a plus.