PILOT PLANT ADMINISTRATOR

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

About The Position

The Pilot Plant Administrator oversees and coordinates plant-wide transactions with Accounting, Texas GMO, ISC, NJ PSM, and local and New Jersey Purchasing, supporting collaboration and operational alignment. The role maintains a safe and compliant working environment in accordance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and company standards, and analyzes and maintains operational data, monitors product inventories, and supports adherence to Pilot Plant policies and processes. The Administrator supports Pilot Plant production-unit projects; analyzes costs and expenditures; manages production updates, inventory, and railcar shipments and maintenance; and tracks production-unit KPIs and related assignments. The role coordinates with Operations, Maintenance, PSM, E&HS, management, and other departments to keep work on schedule, address overdue tasks, and maintain accountability. It also supports policy and ISO compliance, controlled document management, the Total Housekeeping Maintenance program, and quarterly or yearly census analysis with NJ Accounting and the Departmental Management Team.

Requirements

One to five years of experience in cost management, budgeting, and consumption analysis, depending on education.
High school diploma or equivalent plus at least five years of direct job-related experience; or an associate degree plus three years; or a bachelor's degree plus one year.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and Adobe.
Proficient business writing and effective interpersonal communication skills.
Basic problem-solving skills.
Must complete training in company policies and procedures after hire.
Current employees must meet technical and safety training requirements for their current position as specified in the Master Training Plan and participate in required subject training and pass required certifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the petrochemical industry.
Knowledge of WebSmart and AS400.
Knowledge of the Dayforce system.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and oversee projects for Pilot Plant production units; track progress, implement solutions, and provide management and employees with updates and recommendations.
Analyze monthly cost reports to identify expenditure deviations and inefficiencies; collaborate with management on budget requirements and financial objectives.
Manage daily production updates and align production plans with Operations and NJ Marketing guidance.
Monitor Pilot Plant inventory, recommend production-rate adjustments, and coordinate product downgrades according to marketing needs.
Arrange railcar shipments and maintenance to support material flow and operational reliability.
Analyze and manage KPIs for Pilot Plant production units; develop reports and tools to track MOC assignments, recommendation reports, B1 projects, and actions.
Coordinate across Operations, Maintenance, PSM, and E&HS to improve communication and ensure timely deliverables; address overdue tasks and adjust priorities as needed.
Promote adherence to company policy, ISO standards, and regulatory, quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements; identify and help resolve compliance gaps.
Oversee controlled document management in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
Implement the Total Housekeeping Maintenance program, including the “Nothing Touch Ground” and “No Visual Pollution” programs, and maintain the plant in like-new condition.
Analyze and monitor census totals with NJ Accounting and the Departmental Management Team to check accuracy against MCA-approved census and organizational-chart totals quarterly or yearly.