Facility Specialist (F/M/X)

Solvay•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Facilities and Operations team supports the safe, reliable, and efficient functioning of site infrastructure and materials management. This department offers significant autonomy and an opportunity to contribute to Solvay’s ongoing reliability and operational excellence initiatives within the North American Peroxides GBU. The Facilities Specialist is responsible for managing the principles and processes involved in the day‑to‑day operations of the Solvay LaPorte, TX Storeroom, while serving as the primary planner for outside maintenance service providers and as the site’s Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO). In this role, you will oversee storeroom operations, personnel, inventory accuracy, external maintenance planning, and site security activities.

Requirements

5 years of experience managing a storeroom with an associate’s degree, or 10 years of experience managing a storeroom without a degree.
Proficiency in SAP and Excel or Google worksheets is required.
Ability to organize and present information to managers, customers, and general audiences.
Ability to work independently across multiple functions with minimal supervision.
Must be able to move freely about the plant, including ascending stairs and ladders.
Must be able to effectively lead contract storehouse personnel.
Strong working knowledge of storeroom operations, inventory management, procurement processes, and SAP-based materials systems.
Ability to coordinate external maintenance services while ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse functional groups.

Responsibilities

Manage 1 to 2 storehouse clerks supporting receiving, stocking, picking, staging, cycle counting, and record keeping activities.
Ensure spare parts are correctly set up with consistent descriptions, properly linked to equipment, and maintained at adequate stocking levels.
Ensure timely fulfillment of stock purchase orders and process purchase requisitions.
Prepare and deliver a monthly storeroom performance report reflecting efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.
Plan and schedule preventative maintenance services performed by outside providers, including site weigh scales, fire protection systems, vehicles, and hoists.
Function as the Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO), ensuring compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements.
Handle site guarding coordination and access inquiries as required.
Work closely with Accounting, Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing, corporate teams, contract staff, and external vendors to ensure seamless operations and support site reliability goals.

Benefits

bonus and/or other incentives
minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees
healthcare coverage
disability insurance coverage
life insurance coverage
Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship
work-life balance promotion
employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support
prioritization of internal talents for career progression
access to a training platform
opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship
free language courses in 24 languages