Plant Operations Specialist — Reliability & Process Improvement

Roquette; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette in Midland, MI is hiring an Operations Specialist to operate the plant safely and reliably, with shift-based responsibilities and a 7 & 2 schedule. The role involves monitoring equipment, executing planned tasks, and escalating issues when needed.

You will work with the Methocel Team to maintain process discipline, train new staff, and contribute to continuous improvements while meeting production goals and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Chemistry coursework preferred.
• Analytical laboratory experience or technical training in analytical chemistry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, SampleManager and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Follows operating discipline to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Operates and field checks process equipment; monitors conditions and performance metrics to meet goals.
• Performs scheduled tasks and handles unplanned events; includes field checks, adjustments, sampling and housekeeping.
• Balances workload with Shift Teams to ensure tasks are completed by due dates.
• Initiates investigations and participates in root cause analyses.
• Maintains qualification and training goals and supports process improvements.
• Mentors operations personnel on process operation and discipline.
• Performs Immediate Response activities and participates in drills and post reviews.
• Uses plant knowledge to identify improvements and manage change processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

General computer skills

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

Education

High School diploma/GED

Chemistry coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

SampleManager

Microsoft Word

Job description

Roquette in Midland, MI is hiring an Operations Specialist to operate the plant safely and reliably, with shift-based responsibilities and a 7 & 2 schedule. The role involves monitoring equipment, executing planned tasks, and escalating issues when needed.

You will work with the Methocel Team to maintain process discipline, train new staff, and contribute to continuous improvements while meeting production goals and safety standards.