Production/Materials Assistant II

Isp Technologies • Texas City, TX

91d

About The Position

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics, Production/Materials Assistant II to join Ashland, Inc., ISP Technologies, Inc. business at our Texas City, Texas manufacturing plant. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the logistics function. This position will report to the Logistics Administrative Supervisor.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of logistics experience in manufacturing facility.
• Proven DOT experience exemplifying safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of chemicals manufactured.
• Proven SAP or similar database experience in a chemical manufacturing facility.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills along with the ability to clearly communicate and relate to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Able to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including Corporate.
• Develop and foster a positive work environment at all levels.
• Resolve conflicts through problem resolution skills.
• Exceptional work planning and problem-solving skills to identify quality improvement opportunities to formulate action plans into implementation.
• Well organized, able to work independently as a self-starter with minimal supervision while keeping management informed.
• Possess flexibility to adjust to rapidly changing work priorities while prioritizing work and responsibilities to accommodate changes as needed.
• Ability to remain calm if site emergency occurs, then respond appropriately as directed by Site Emergency Director.
• Capable of evacuating the manufacturing process areas in a timely manner should an emergency arise.
• Able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment to work or visit within the manufacturing process area including hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, gloves, FRCs or other equipment as required by the work performed and location where work is performed.
• Able to perform physical requirements such as walking, climbing stairs, lifting to 25 lbs. and tolerating extreme weather conditions.
• Available and willing to work short notice callouts, weekends, and holidays as necessary on a rotating basis with departmental staff.
• Training required to perform the job properly may require this position to travel within Texas and around the United States of America.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or similar discipline with three (3) or more years of experience in chemical manufacturing facility with traffic desk experience.
• Production planning and scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedules product shipping based on product availability, manpower, plant schedules and customer requirements for customer order allocations.
• Coordinates raw material procurement in advance to ensure requirements are staged and ready to meet production plans.
• Raises concerns for potential material shortages to operations and supervision.
• Takes lead to work directly with vendors and Ashland procurement to resolve problems then determine alternate sourcing options.
• Actively works on Traffic Desk rotation including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Understands, abides by, and stays current on DOT regulations and procedures.
• Contacts carrier representatives to schedule shipping arrangements then issues shipping instructions.
• Tracks product quality release and communicates progress through production, quality assurance testing, and booking.
• Processes reclasses required for special requests.
• Provides timely, accurate and thorough tracking of on-time shipping performance, delinquent order trends, and other service-related metrics.
• Serves as backup support for departmental staff as needed.
• Facilitates shipping of finished goods product from manufacturing plant to storage warehouse then tracks, reconciles movements and inventory after unload at warehouse, and coordinates with Quality Assurance on product release for shipment to customers.
• Assists with inventory accuracy investigations as requested.
• Conducts monthly cycle counts of inventory.
• Orders shipping supplies/materials and packaging supplies as needed.
• Coordinates drum request from Warehouse and processes samples for outside testing, customer requests, QA requests.
• Conducts Production Batch Record Review.
• Coordinates rail switching, tracing, unloading slip write up, and processing in SAP.
• Performs departmental related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective operation.
• Electronically scans and files all documents as per records retention requirements and guidelines.
• Actively contributes to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety.
• Improves the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.

Benefits

• Team recognition rewards and monetary incentives based on performance.
• Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family, including a 401(k) plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree