Supply Chain Production Scheduler

Ashland • Hopewell, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP is seeking a Supply Chain Production Scheduler for its Specialty Additives business at the Hopewell, Virginia location. This visible role connects plant operations with the S&OP process and collaborates with stakeholders to align production schedules with demand, capacity, and business priorities. The position reports to the Supply Chain and Logistics Leader.

The Scheduler maintains production, inventory, and material records; supports cycle counting and process order reconciliation; and communicates issues and schedule adjustments to leadership and site-supporting functions. The role also contributes to planning, production, safety, organizational performance, and continuous improvement through collaborative relationships and effective communication.

Ashland describes itself as a global specialty chemicals company operating in more than 100 countries. It offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans, and opportunities for development and advancement.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in business or another technical field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in scheduling and/or logistics.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience with cycle counting and SOX controls.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software systems.
• Schedule flexibility beyond core hours to execute end-of-month inventory activities.
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior.
• Ability to help drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions, and creating new and different approaches.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Proficiency using SAP and Infor software or equivalent.
• Experience in GMP, food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic ingredient manufacturing.
• Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Ability to define objectives and integrate into the organization quickly and smoothly.
• Ability to make timely decisions, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce measurable short- and long-term results.

Responsibilities

• Connect plant operations with the S&OP process while maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop, manage, and amend production schedules for finished goods and sub-assemblies, aligning them with demand, capacity, and business priorities.
• Ensure accurate material consumption, adequate material inventories, routine cycle counting, and process order reconciliation.
• Communicate effectively with operations, site-supporting functions, and corporate partners.
• Maintain inventory and production records to ensure SOX compliance.
• Advise leadership and supporting staff of issues affecting assignment completion and adjust as required.
• Participate in planning, production, and safety activities.
• Contribute to organizational goals by taking initiative, executing goals, and focusing on performance and safety.
• Help improve organizational capacity and capabilities by building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent, and using positive communication and influence.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits.
• Pay-for-performance incentive plans.
• Opportunities for development and advancement throughout the global organization.
• Diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued.

What This Job Offers

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