Production Specialist

Stepan Company•Elwood, IL

1d•$86,000 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Specialist facilitates the planning and execution of production, construction, and maintenance activities in the area to support efficient project delivery and established goals. The role owns the development and maintenance of work instructions and supports operator development and training. The specialist coordinates production and maintenance preparations, troubleshooting, safety planning, construction activities, and capital project work. The position also supports area operating systems, maintenance prioritization, employee qualification and skills development, and compliance activities for applicable standards and certifications. It works closely with production, maintenance, engineering, projects, PPIC, EH&S, plant personnel, contractors, and other cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Five years of experience in chemical processing, operations, and supervision.
Solid comprehension of chemical and unit operations.
Ability to facilitate troubleshooting efforts and team meetings.
Effective problem-solving skills and demonstrated planning skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize information and multitask.
Availability to respond to on-call emergencies and shutdowns.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide work permits.
Audit area maintenance and construction activities with the area EH&S Generalist.
Develop and coordinate safety plans with EH&S before special activities.
Promote a behavior-based safety culture, set the safety standard, and participate in applicable EHS investigations.
Troubleshoot processes or equipment alongside the Production Day Leader and hourly representatives.
Participate as a key production representative in maintenance area team meetings.
Contribute to prioritizing daily and weekly maintenance work.
Plan, communicate, and execute equipment preparation for planned maintenance and capital project work with the production team.
Coordinate emergency repair plans for process equipment with the maintenance planner and team leader.
Provide backup to the Production Day Leader as needed.
Coordinate PSSR plans for turnarounds.
Participate in area team meetings, including those covering safety and quality.
Oversee, coordinate, and report on training for new-employee qualification testing.
Coordinate work-instruction development, improvement, and revalidation with area Production Engineers.
Coordinate training, skills development, and certifications for hourly area personnel.
Support PLAS and MOS systems and processes by implementing meeting tactics, completing follow-up actions, and coordinating improvements with engineering teams.
Facilitate meetings to coordinate construction and other plans with plant personnel.
Participate in capital project teams to develop scope, evaluate alternatives, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Develop, implement, and document plans to reduce construction activity costs.
Respond professionally to personnel, customers, and outside contractors.
Build cross-functional teams across the organization.
Investigate and track spending in SAP and CMMS.
Implement formal maintenance prioritization processes.
Coordinate and plan work among operations, maintenance, projects, and PPIC.
Participate in and maintain compliance activities, including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, and ISCC+.