Site Director

Site Director International Process Plants (IPP)

Location :

Eastover, SC (20 miles outside Columbia)

Employment Type:

Full-Time |

Exempt Travel:

Moderate (domestic & occasional international)

ABOUT IPP

International Process Plants (IPP) is a global leader in the purchase, sale, and repurposing of complete industrial plants and process equipment across the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries. With decades of experience and a vast inventory of ready-to-ship plant assets and process equipment, IPP delivers cost-effective and sustainable solutions to industrial clients worldwide. The Eastover, SC facility is IPP's flagship U.S. operations site, housing high-value industrial equipment, including reactors, heat exchangers, and specialized glass-lined systems.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Site Director is responsible for the full operational, commercial, and financial leadership of IPP's Eastover facility. This role owns site performance, inventory management, safety, workforce leadership, and revenue-generating activities tied to inventorying, equipment refurbishment, modifications/repairs, staging, and sales support. You will lead a team consisting of engineers, supply chain experts, technicians and operations personnel while partnering cross-functionally with sales, engineering, finance, and executive leadership to maximize sales revenue, asset value, throughput, and customer satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Operations & Asset Management Oversee all daily operations including site maintenance, equipment arrivals, inspection, refurbishment, repairs, inventory management, customer shipments, , , and sales fulfilment. Ensure accurate inventory tracking and condition assessments Continuous improvement and optimization of site operation Drive efficiency in equipment staging and facility utilization Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop site personnel Build a safety-first, high-performance culture Partner on hiring and workforce planning Safety, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure OSHA and safety compliance Oversee safety training, PPE and hazard mitigation programs Lead Drive to Zero recordable culture and near miss incident investigations Commercial & Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with sales and engineering teams Support customer visits and site tours Provide and coordinate technical field support as needed Provide input into pricing and refurbishment feasibility Financial & Performance Management Manage site-level financial performance Track KPIs and optimize costs

QUALIFICATIONS

7-12+ years industrial or plant leadership experience Strong mechanical, electrical, and/or process equipment knowledge Proven leadership in operational environments

WHY JOIN IPP

Lead a flagship facility with global impact Work with unique, high-value industrial assets Strong leadership visibility and growth opportunity

A DIFFERENT KIND OF PLANT LEADERSHIP ROLE

Not a production environment — no continuous manufacturing lines or uptime fire drills Predictable, structured weekday schedule Limited nights, holidays, or on-call requirements Focus on planned operations and leadership rather than reactive production issues Ideal for plant leaders seeking a lower-stress, high-impact role

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Manufacturing Operations Management:

7 years (Required)

Process Equipment:

7 years (Required)

Leadership:

5 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Eastover, SC 29044 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person