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Operations Specialist II Job Details | Wacker Chemie AG
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Date: Apr 29, 2024
Location: Charleston
Company: Wacker Polysilicon N.A., LLC
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
To strengthen our team inCharleston,
we are looking for you as a(n)Operations Specialist II.
This is Us:
You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking an Operations Specialist II – DisCo for our site in Charleston, TN.
What you will do:
The Operations Specialist II - DisCo will report to the Production Manager at the Charleston site. This position will be responsible for identifying and initiating process improvement initiatives focused on improving efficiency in a safe and environmentally friendly and stable manner, reducing cost, and increasing customer satisfaction. In addition, this role will participate in cross-functional process improvement teams to achieve targeted results while ensuring compliance with all laws, conserving resources, and meeting corporate production planning and quality requirements, as well as be responsible for efficiency and effectiveness of systems and processes, data integrity, process documentation, and training.
Work hand in hand with the department’s maintenance gatekeeper to ensure scheduled and planned maintenance jobs are ready to be worked on
Provide process leadership to relevant technology projects, consulting with cross-functional business experts as needed; has business ownership for assigned projects; and is responsible for ensuring that the system and related processes meet new and existing business needs.
Identify and provide process improvement initiatives.
Provide expertise in Distillation and/or Conversion production processes.
Develop and promote solutions using technology and technical methods to increase efficiency and productivity of production.
Work closely with engineers, maintenance, operators, and other operations/technical specialists. May be involved with training, testing and development of operators.
Participate in development or review of standards within area of expertise.
Work with a higher degree of independence with large, complex, or multiple production processes/departments, including responsibilities with Process Safety Management, Advance Process Control, and PI Vision
Support and advise Team Members in areas of safety and quality.
Drive process improvement activities within team as well as focus on improving efficiency, reducing cost and increasing customer satisfaction.
Serve as a liaison with departments to represent requirements on projects implementing new or revised system functionality.
Ensure all safety and environmental related maintenance and technical controls are done in a timely manner and all P&ID are kept up date.
Work with cross-functional teams to achieve targeted results.
Oversee testing, training, documentation, and communications.
Oversee and ensure that position’s systems and related processes meet changing business needs.
Continuously evaluate processes and deliver solutions to increase efficiency, productivity, consistency, data integrity, and ease of use
Consult with business experts’ company-wide to understand business needs and design and deliver effective solutions.
Provide guidance to team and business leaders, including executives, on process recommendations.
Participates in department on call rotation.
Other tasks as assigned.
What we need from you:
Internal: High School diploma with Chemical Operator Processing Certificate
External: Associate degree or higher in a technical field
4+ years of professional experience in a technical/production environment required
Proven process improvement and project management skills in a manufacturing company required
Experience in process improvement and working with various computer application systems (i.e., SAP, Scheduling software, and project management software) preferred
What do we offer?
WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.
WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.
Compensation and Incentive plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
Paid parental leave
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for Community Involvement
We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 26832
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).
WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.