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 in Charleston,we are looking for you as a(n) Operations Specialist.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 for our site in Charleston, TN.What you will do:This role will report to the Operations Manager of CSR 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. The operations specialist 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. In addition, this position is responsible for the implementation, effectiveness review and improvements of operational excellence systems to increase and sustain efficiency and effectiveness of systems and processes, data integrity, process documentation, and training. The position will work hand in hand with the department's maintenance gatekeeper to ensure scheduled and planned maintenance jobs are ready to be worked on and will function as the gatekeeper´s deputy in his absence. The position provides process leadership to relevant operational excellence 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. The OS will additionally work closely with the department trainer to incorporate operational excellence into our training material and training processes.This role also participates in the on-call rotation and will support team members with technical knowledge during upset conditions. The position identifies and provides operational excellence improvement initiatives. Provides expertise in CSR, Grinding and Scrubber production processes. Develops and promotes solutions using technology and technical methods to increase efficiency and productivity of production. Works closely with engineers, maintenance, operators, and other operations/technical specialists.
Will be involved with training, testing and development of operators. Participates in development or review of standards within area of expertise. Can 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, quality and operational excellence
Drives process improvement activities within the 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 operational excellence measures
Ensure all safety and environmental related maintenance and technical controls are done in a timely manner and all P&ID are kept up to date. This included any SPIRIT RCA's, actions items, etc. This may include scheduling and facilitating and participating in RCA's.
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
Other tasks as assigned
What we need from you:
High School diploma with 3+ years of chemical industry experience, or Chemical Process Technology Certification or associate degree in a technical field with 3+ years of chemical industry experience.
4+ years of professional experience in a technical/production environment required
Must have the ability to read and understand P&ID/ISO drawings.
Must be able occasionally work nights or weekends when required (emergency situations)
Must have ability to assume department on-call duties
Advanced analytical skills
Excellent MS Office skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proven process improvement and project management skills in a manufacturing company required
Must have excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
Ability to troubleshoot system issues preferred
Demonstrates technical competency in the areas of safety and process improvement
Experience in process improvement and working with various computer application systems (i.e., SAP, Scheduling software, and project management software) preferred
Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate others
Solid presentation and training skills
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 plansMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidaysPaid parental leaveWellbeing fundFlexible hybrid work arrangements401(k) with company matchEducation Assistance ProgramCareer development and advancement opportunitiesSupport for Community InvolvementWe are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com. Reference Code: 26532The 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.
