Operations Support Specialist
About The Position
General Purpose Responsible for specific administrative tasks and projects that will support various areas of Allegheny Petroleum Plant Operations. The Operations Support Specialist will be responsible for assisting in managing logistics, materials, supply chain, production planning and manufacturing functions of the plant. The Operations Specialist will have ongoing communications with operations personnel at other plants, customers, suppliers, sales managers and customer service personnel. Essential Functions 1) Administrative · Work with APPC Operations Managers as the administrative hand in optimizing plant operations · Communicates with operations personnel at other plants, customers, suppliers, sales managers and sales support personnel. · Use Chempax system (manufacturing software) to run reports, find information, print orders, enter data and update data · Run/Create reports using various computer systems and software · Interface with customer ERP systems for data entry and retrieval (SAP, Oracle, etc) · Interface with customer ERP systems and integrate customer requirements in plant production planning 2) Operations/Logistics · Assist in supply chain management, production planning, resource planning and scheduling · Enter purchase orders and work with suppliers/customers on scheduling and confirming delivery times · Monitor inventory and assist in quarterly physical inventory counts and reports · Monitor open orders and communicate with customers and Sales support representatives on delivery dates · Coordinate with customers, suppliers, carriers and other APPC plants to schedule pick-ups and deliveries · Analyze inventories, production issues, quality data, logistics, dispatching, truck scheduling · Performs other related duties as assigned by management. Supervisory Responsibility: No The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Operations, industrial management, procurement, logistics, supply chain or similar is preferred)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment and understanding of manufacturing process
- Computer knowledge (good understanding of ERP software and Microsoft Office software)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Work with various computer systems (internal and customer/supplier systems)
- Familiarity with business management software (SAP, Chempax, etc.)
- Information management – Run reports, analyze data and manage various types of information in various formats.
Responsibilities
- Work with APPC Operations Managers as the administrative hand in optimizing plant operations
- Communicates with operations personnel at other plants, customers, suppliers, sales managers and sales support personnel.
- Use Chempax system (manufacturing software) to run reports, find information, print orders, enter data and update data
- Run/Create reports using various computer systems and software
- Interface with customer ERP systems for data entry and retrieval (SAP, Oracle, etc)
- Interface with customer ERP systems and integrate customer requirements in plant production planning
- Assist in supply chain management, production planning, resource planning and scheduling
- Enter purchase orders and work with suppliers/customers on scheduling and confirming delivery times
- Monitor inventory and assist in quarterly physical inventory counts and reports
- Monitor open orders and communicate with customers and Sales support representatives on delivery dates
- Coordinate with customers, suppliers, carriers and other APPC plants to schedule pick-ups and deliveries
- Analyze inventories, production issues, quality data, logistics, dispatching, truck scheduling
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
