Area 2 West Production Specialist

Stepan Oilfield Solutions; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (N

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Stepan Company in Elwood, IL is seeking an Area 2 West Production Specialist to lead planning and execution of production and maintenance activities. The role includes developing work instructions, coordinating safety plans, and ensuring efficient project delivery across cross-functional teams.

The candidate will drive safety culture, supervise maintenance tasks, and coordinate training for hourly personnel, with responsibilities spanning from audits to capital project support.

Qualifications

• 5 years of chemical processing experience including supervision.
• Strong understanding of unit operations and process troubleshooting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to respond to on-call emergencies and shutdowns.
• Proven planning and organizational abilities.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide work permits and ensure safety planning with EH&S.
• Audit maintenance/construction activities with EH&S Generalist.
• Develop and coordinate safety plans for planned activities.
• Lead safety culture and participate in investigations as needed.
• Coordinate maintenance, equipment prep, and capital project work with teams.
• Plan and communicate turnaround and emergency repair plans.
• Support cross-functional teams with training and development.

Skills

Chemical processing

Operations management

Supervision

Troubleshooting

Communication

Planning

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Area 2 West Production Specialist

Location: Elwood, IL, US, 60421

Long Description

Responsible for facilitating planning and execution of production and construction/maintenance activities in the area and ensure efficient and effective project delivery according to established project goals. The candidate will own and facilitate the maintenance and development of work instructions in the area and operator development and training.

• Provides work permits.
• Audits area maintenance and construction activities with the area EH&S Generalist.
• Develops and coordinates safety plans with EH&S prior to special activities.
• Drive behaviour-based safety culture in the area by setting the safety standard and participates in EHS investigations where applicable.
• Performs process or equipment troubleshooting alongside the Production Day Leader and hourly representative.
• Key production participant in the maintenance area team meetings.
• Contributes to prioritization of daily and weekly maintenance priorities.
• Plans, communicates, and executes equipment preparation for planned maintenance and capital project work with the production team.
• Works with maintenance planner and team leader to coordinate emergency repair plans to process equipment.
• Provides backup to the production day leader as needed.
• Coordinates PSSR plans for turnarounds.
• Participates in area team (Safety, Quality, etc.) meetings.
• Oversees, coordinates, and reports on training for new employee qualification testing.
• Oversees and coordinates work instruction development, improvements, and revalidation in cooperation with the area Production Engineers.
• Oversees and coordinates training, skills development, and certifications for hourly area personnel.
• Supports PLAS and MOS systems and processes through implementation of meeting tactics, completing follow-up actions, and coordinating improvements with engineering teams.
• Facilitates meetings to coordinate construction or other plans with plant personnel.
• Participates in capital project teams for scope development, alternative options, cost savings opportunities.
• Provides, implements, and documents workable plans to reduce construction activity costs.
• Responds professionally to all personnel, customers, and outside contractors.
• Highly involved in cross-functional team building across the organization.
• Ability to investigate and track spending in SAP and CMMS.
• Implements formal maintenance prioritization processes.
• Coordinates and plans efforts between operations, maintenance, projects and PPIC.
• Participate and maintain compliance related activities including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, ISCC+ and others.

Qualifications

• 5 years chemical processing experience, 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.
• Skilled in written and verbal communications.
• Talented in organizing information and multi-tasking.
• Available to respond to on-call emergencies and shutdowns.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required: Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

Pay Range: $86,000 - $133,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Stepan is a global specialty and intermediate chemical manufacturer that has been serving a broad range of industries for over 90 years. Today, Stepan is a $2.7 billion revenue company. Our continued success is driven by the passion and commitment of our 2,500+ employees around the world.

Why Work At Stepan?

• Stable & Growing
• Collaborative Environment
• Make a Difference & Be Recognized
• Committed to Safety & Sustainability
• Value Driven Culture

Nearest Major Market: Chicago