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Paint Lead Operator

Ingevity
Greenville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026 CLOSED ON 2/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Lead Operator position at Ingevity?

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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!

Paint Lead Operator – Greenville

Position Overview

The Paint Lead will have direct responsibility for the Paint Line at Greenville, AL facility. This position will report to the Plant Manager and safely lead the paint lines’ daily operations. This position will ensure on-time, safe distribution of the paint products to exceed our customer’s expectations.

How You Will Impact Ingevity

  • The Paint Lead is responsible for the efficient hands-on process regarding daily paint production
  • Flourish in environment where the pace is fast, and the expectations are high.
  • To succeed, you need to work on several projects simultaneously and prioritize for business impact
  • Responsible for all the SAP production, relabel, planning, lot numbers, labels…..
  • Understand and execute production including and not limited to color mixes, batch tickets, PLC programing screens, blend tanks, totes, stacking, forklift operations, packaging, shipping and receiving.
  • Operate respective machinery according to the operation manual, best practices and directions provided.
  • Execute proper settings, calibrations, troubleshooting, maintenance, quality and production output of the equipment.
  • Assist with pulling respective samples from each mix for lab testing.
  • Enter production data into the computer systems.
  • Operate vibrating machinery
  • Coordinate department activities through instructions from the Plant Manager to ensure that manufacturing objectives are accomplished in correct and timely manner.
  • Provide leadership and training to accomplish the department expectations.
  • Follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.
  • Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by the Plant Manager.

What You Need To Succeed

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years experience operating a sit-down forklift.
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
  • Able to sustain a quick pace picking up buckets from platform to chest height and dumping liquid out of them (5 to 8 buckets) in 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Turning, grabbing, lifting and cutting open 20 to 40 (50 lb. bags) in 5 - 8 minutes, 7 - 10 times a day in Cut-In
  • Housekeeping, sweeping, dusting, pushing broom or squegging water or spills at any time in the plant for 10 to 20 minute intervals as needed
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people at all levels of the company to achieve results.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to safety, process and systems improvements.
  • Willingness to work 40-60 hours a week, including Saturdays, as needed.

Please note: This is not a position that Ingevity will consider for employment sponsorship. This means that Ingevity will not sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1) or submit the position in the H-1B Registration.

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.

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