PILOT PLANT ADMINISTRATOR

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

About The Position

The Pilot Plant Administrator oversees and coordinates plant-wide transactions with departments including Accounting, Texas GMO, ISC, NJ PSM, and 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 ensures adherence to policies and processes across the Pilot Plant. The Administrator supports project planning and execution, cost analysis and budget alignment, daily production and inventory management, KPI tracking, policy and ISO compliance, controlled document management, and cross-department coordination. The position also promotes housekeeping programs and monitors census totals with Accounting and departmental management.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience working 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, resolve issues, and provide management and employee updates and recommendations.
Analyze and control Pilot Plant expenditures using monthly cost analysis reports, identify deviations and inefficiencies, and collaborate with management on budgetary requirements.
Manage daily production updates and align production plans with Operations and NJ Marketing guidance.
Monitor Pilot Plant inventory, recommend production rate adjustments, coordinate downgrades based on marketing needs, and arrange railcar shipments and maintenance.
Analyze and manage KPIs for Pilot Plant production units; develop reports and tools to track MOC assignments, recommendation reports, B1 projects, and actions.
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, PSM, and E&HS to streamline communication, maintain accountability for deliverables, address overdue tasks, and realign priorities as needed.
Promote adherence to company policy, ISO standards, and regulatory, quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements; identify and address compliance gaps.
Oversee controlled document management to maintain conformity 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.
Work with NJ Accounting and the Departmental Management Team to analyze and monitor census totals for accuracy against MCA-approved census and organizational chart totals quarterly and yearly.