Safety / Quality / Training Facilitator

Celanese; Washington (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese Washington Works in West Virginia seeks a Safety / Quality / Training Facilitator (Senior Coordinator, Production) to develop and execute safety, quality, and training programs for Autoclave Packaging. This on-site role focuses on leading safety actions, maintaining QMS compliance, and delivering comprehensive training to 24/7 teams.

Responsibilities include safety assessments, incident investigations, RCA execution, and continuous improvement projects within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Aptitude for leading and developing team members.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related programs as needed.
• Able to take calls and work after hours on an as needed basis.
• Preferred SAP experience and knowledge of OSHA regulations and QMS practices.
• Background in production process flow, inventory management, and operational costs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with EHS requirements for daily execution for operating area.
• Lead field review of safety & environmental policies and perform safety assessments with 24/7 Team to identify issues and implement actions.
• Develops and communicates daily stewardship focus and safety leading indicators to teams.
• Trains 24/7 and Core Team Members in stewardship programs, initiatives, and policies.
• Generates ideas and implements safety improvement projects.
• Develops, implements, and manages the unit Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Conducts RCAs for deviations/violations.
• Maintains quality compliance with QMS requirements and leads quality assessments with 24/7 Team.
• Develops and communicates quality leading indicators and performance.
• Trains 24/7 and Core Team Members on quality programs and site changes.
• Conducts RCAs for quality deviations and improvements.
• Unit onboarding lead for new hires and transfers, implements training and procedures usage assessments.
• Ensures SOPs and training materials are updated and accurate.
• Develops unit training strategy.
• Models Celanese Core Values and maintains strong relations with production and engineering teams.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team development

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

After-hours support

Manufacturing experience

OSHA knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or vocational training

Tools

SAP

LIMS (Sample Manager)

Job description

Overview:

The Washington Works site currently has an opportunity available for a Safety / Quality / Training Facilitator (Senior Coordinator, Production) that will be responsible for the development and execution of the Autoclave Packaging’s safety, quality, and training programs.

This is an on-site position in Washington, West Virginia.

Responsibilities:

Primary (Safety)

• Maintains compliance with EHS requirements for daily execution for operating area.
• Lead field review of safety & environmental policies and performs safety assessments per SOPs/EHS Standards with 24/7 Team to identify emerging issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develops, communicates, and implements daily stewardship focus and communicates safety leading indicators to 24/7 and Core Teams.
• Communicates and strategizes stewardship activities with Daily Execution Leader.
• Monitors unit Safety & Environmental performance verifies documentation is correct and escalates any deviations/violations.
• Conducts RCAs for any deviations/violations.
• Trains 24/7 and Core Team Members in stewardship programs, initiatives, & policies that align with site objectives.
• Generates ideas and implements safety improvement projects.
• Develops, implements, and manages the unit Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Conducts behavior-based observations, life critical audits, and employee engagement efforts.
• Issues Safe Work Permits.

Primary (Quality)

• Maintains compliance with company QMS requirements for daily execution.
• Lead field review of quality policies and performs quality assessments with 24/7 Team to identify emerging issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develops and communicates quality leading indicators & performance to 24/7 and Core Teams.
• Conducts RCAs for any deviations/violations.
• Trains 24/7 and Core Team Members on quality programs, initiatives, & policies and any site changes to ensure alignment.
• Generates ideas and implements quality improvement projects.

Primary (Training)

• Unit onboarding lead for all new hires, transfers, & interns.
• Executes operational training and performs field assessments to evaluate procedure usage with 24/7 Team to identify emerging issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure 24/7 Team are effectively using unit SOPs and procedures.
• Responsible for keeping SOPs and training materials updated and accurate based on regular review dates, operational learnings, best practices, and incidents.
• Develops unit training strategy.

Other Responsibilities

• Models Celanese Core Value Compliance (Stewardship/PSM, Ethics & Respect for People).
• Ensure good communication and relations with Production Personnel, Business Planners & Schedulers, S&OP Team, Raw Material Coordinators, Unit Leadership Team, and Technical Engineering Staff.

Qualifications:

To be qualified for this role, the following skill sets are required by the site:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Aptitude for leading and developing team members.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of computer use such as Microsoft office and other special programs as needed.
• Able to take calls and work after hours on an as needed basis.

The following skill sets are preferred by the site:

• SAP experience.
• General knowledge of OSHA regulations and QMS practices.
• Business acumen related to production process flow, inventory management, and operational costs.
• Sample Manager (LIMS) experience.
• Training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Measurable Success

• Stewardship Performance & Operational Discipline (Stewardship Compliance to SOPs, Environmental Reports / Performance, Tiered Events)
• Continuous Improvement Activities (Risk Mitigation / Visual Management)
• Personnel Development & Operational Discipline (% Trained Personnel, Regulatory Training Compliance, SOP Field Compliance)
• Customer Expectations (Quality Notifications – QN1 & QN3)
• Product Yield (First Pass Quality)

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10