Area 2 West Production Specialist

Stepan Company; Elwood (IL); Presencial; USD 86.000 - 133.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (D

Dependent Care Flexible Spending A/C

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Adoption Assistance

Reactions – Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

Stepan Company in the United States is seeking a facilities and maintenance leader to drive planning and execution of production and maintenance activities. You will own work instruction development and operator training, ensure permits, and audit safety and compliance with EH&S across area activities.

You will also troubleshoot processes, coordinate emergency repairs, lead training for hourly personnel, and collaborate with engineering and production teams on safety, cost savings, and capital

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate planning and execution of production and maintenance activities.
• Own maintenance and development of work instructions and operator training.
• Provide permits and audit maintenance and construction with EH&S.
• Drive safety culture and participate in investigations.
• Troubleshoot process or equipment with Production Day Leader.
• Coordinate emergency repair plans with maintenance and PPIC.
• Coordinate training for new employee qualifications and certifications.
• Support SAP and CMMS spend tracking and cost-saving efforts.
• Participate in capital project teams and scope development.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings across operations, maintenance, and projects.

Conocimientos

Chemical processing

Supervision

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

On-call readiness

SAP

Microsoft Office

Educación

High School diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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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)
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Stepan Company does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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 90years. 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