Hybrid Production & Process Improvement Specialist

Wacker Chemical Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Career development

Education Assistance

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Wellbeing fund

Job summary

WACKER in Allentown, PA is seeking an Operations Specialist - Production to drive process improvements across coating, converting, and packaging lines. You will apply technology and methods to increase efficiency and productivity in the production environment.

The role requires 3+ years of manufacturing experience in chemicals, mechanical aptitude, and strong math/critical thinking. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required, with visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years manufacturing experience in chemicals (coating, converting, packaging equipment, mixing).
• Knowledge and experience with coating, converting, packaging equipment and mixing processes.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to stand and perform physical tasks.
• Good with math and critical thinking.
• Ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.

Responsibilities

• Develops and promotes solutions using technology and technical methods to increase efficiency and productivity of production.
• Participates in development or review of standards within area of expertise.
• Participates in financial calculations for the site.
• Creates, develops, and improves production process and procedures.
• Works with site leader and controlling to define financial KPIs and measure them.

Skills

Math & problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School or GED (Associate's preferred)

Tools

Coating equipment

Converting equipment

Packaging equipment

Mixing processes

Job description

WACKER in Allentown, PA is seeking an Operations Specialist - Production to drive process improvements across coating, converting, and packaging lines. You will apply technology and methods to increase efficiency and productivity in the production environment.

The role requires 3+ years of manufacturing experience in chemicals, mechanical aptitude, and strong math/critical thinking. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required, with visa sponsorship not available.