Operations Coordinator-Rincon, GA.

DRT - Les Dérivés Résiniques et Terpéniques; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Retirement savings plan

Health care coverage

Paid time off

Recognition programs

Job summary

DRT - Les Dérivés Résiniques et Terpéniques is seeking an Operations Coordinator at their Rincon, Georgia facility. This role involves training new hires, developing safety protocols, and supporting production operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities include maintaining training materials and providing coverage for shifts, fostering a positive safety culture within the team. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in chemical manufacturing/distillation.
• Prefer 2+ years of training/mentoring experience.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain training materials for new hires.
• Assist with operator qualification through training and coaching.
• Develop and maintain safety procedures for production equipment.
• Provide relief coverage for operator PTO and shift openings.

Skills

Chemical manufacturing experience

Training and mentoring

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Operation Coordinator

Location: Rincon, GA, US

DRT America, LLC, a subsidiary of DSM‑Firmenich, is currently seeking an Operations Coordinator to help promote and drive change at our Rincon, Georgia facility. The candidate will report to the Production Manager and assist with new hire training and development, develop energy isolation procedures and site‑specific SOPs, assist with production‑related AP tasks and provide rotating shift PTO coverage for supervisors in an emergency. The role will cultivate a positive safety culture, mentor new hires, and lead by example.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain training materials for new hire production employees. Facilitate new hire training in production, laboratory, process areas, and control room for subject areas. Train employees on established SOPs to ensure procedures are followed as intended.
• Proactively work to improve other operations employees as deficiencies are identified. Facilitate completion of operator qualification through training, coaching, and formal qualification testing.
• Develop, maintain, and update energy isolation (LOTO) procedures for all major pieces of production equipment. Develop, maintain, and update Task Based Risk Assessments (TBRA) for routine and non‑routine operations tasks.
• Participate in the facility process safety management (PSM) program for Change Management (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Incident Investigations, and other elements as requested.
• Perform production‑related activities as requested, such as operator functions, supervisor relief, and adherence to the production schedule, site environmental, health and safety policies, quality, and efficiency targets. Promote safe operation of the Rincon facility and timely reporting of challenges to facility management.
• Provide relief coverage for operator PTO and shift openings, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, for up to 16 hours/day on a rotating shift as required. Assist in the procurement of production‑related supplies by generating purchase orders and closing after receipt of goods.

We Offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science‑led company, cutting‑edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game‑changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum 5+ years’ experience in chemical manufacturing/distillation. Prefer 2+ years of training/mentoring experience.
• Must possess a high level of integrity as well as excellent organizational, computer, and analytical skills.
• Computer proficiency in all MS Office Software Applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Self‑motivated, self‑starting team‑player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment with proven time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with various departments. Formidable team‑building skills and ability to make decisions based on known data.

Salary

Salary range: $75,000‑$85,000.

Benefits

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity and DEI Statement

At dsm‑firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.