Plant Scheduler

Ashland • Hopewell, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Production / Material Plant Scheduler to join our Ashland LLC, Specialty Ingredients business at our Hopewell, VA facility. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Compliance function. This position will report to the Logistics Manager . POSITION SUMMARY The Production / Material Plant Scheduler is responsible for analyzing and coordinating plant material production and usages :

Requirements

• Associate's degree in business or another technical field.
• 5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in using SAP and Infor software or equivalent.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience with cycle counting and SOX controls.
• Working knowledge of Coupa and Microsoft Office software systems.
• Schedule flexibility beyond core hours to execute end-of-month inventory activities.

Nice To Haves

• BS or BA degree is preferred .
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Experience in GMP, Food, Pharm, or Cosmetic Ingredient manufacturing.
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers .
• Define objectives and integrate into the organization quickly and smoothl y .
• Makes decision s in a timely manner , sometimes with incomplete information under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce measurable results for short- and long-term planning.

Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities associated with the S&OP process at the manufacturing level include maintaining a collaborative relationship with senior stakeholders.
• Develop and manage production schedules for finished goods and sub-assemblies, ensuring alignment with demand, capacity, and business priorities.
• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of material consumptions, adequate inventories of raw materials, and executing routine cycle cou nting and process order r econciliation .
• Effectively c ommunicate with operations and site supporting functions, including corporate partners.
• Maintain proper inventory and production records to ensure SOX compliance.
• Advise leadership and supporting staff of any issues pertaining to assignment completion .
• Participate in plannin g, production, and safety meeting s .

Benefits

• industry competitive salary and benefits
• pay-for-performance incentive plans
• a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued
• opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree