Unit Production Coordinator

Celanese; Washington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese, a global chemical company, is seeking a Unit Production Coordinator at Washington Works to manage Blocked Stock and Rework inventory, schedule production, and oversee execution with internal and external partners.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and laboratory information systems; you will drive continuous improvement, track KPIs, and support after-hours operations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience and ability to lead a team.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP and LIMS experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work after hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage offline rework inventory and production scheduling.
• Coordinate execution with internal/external processors.
• Create, distribute and review offline processing sheets.
• Update usage decision codes for materials post-processing.
• Monitor KPIs and tote bin fleet; report daily statuses.
• Provide directions to site personnel and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Task prioritization

After-hours availability

Decision making

Team development

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or vocational training

Tools

SAP

LIMS (Sample Manager)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview:

The Washington Works site currently has an opportunity available for a Unit Production Coordinator to support the Autoclave Unit. This position will be responsible for the effective management and efficient processing of all Blocked Stock / Rework inventory, which includes defining the work stream allocation, production scheduling, and overseeing the operational execution (internal & external). The Production Coordinator will provide directions for site personnel and interface with external processors.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the efficient processing of all rework on the unit's offline production assets (drying, optical sorting, split & tumble) in an effort to maximize tote bin availability, material flow, and overall productivity.
• Responsible for the execution of process orders and managing rework material at external processors.
• Responsible for the creation, distribution, & completed review of all offline processing production sheets.
• Responsible for updating the UD (usage decision) Codes on all rework materials ("released status" for all standard quality batches post offline/external processing and/or "SQ status" for all out of specification batches as deemed appropriate.
• Responsible for managing respective PACK 24/7 & CORE Team Metrics / KPIs
• OPEN QI Production Batch Status (daily - 24/7 Team) *Production Coordinator
• NFFU/D03 On-Hand Inventory Report (daily - Core Team) to monitor Offline/External Processing needs
• Responsible for tote bin fleet management (daily availability, repairs, reallocation).
• Acts as the ME (manufacturing expert) for Autoclave's offline assets and drives continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce dependency on external processors.

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure that all individual actions and issued instructions comply with operational procedures (SOPs/ODs) and safety standards.
• Maintains unit standards related to housekeeping, quality management systems, personnel policies, and process safety management.
• Models Celanese Core Value Compliance (Stewardship/PSM, Ethics & Respect for People).
• Ensures good communication and relations with Production Personnel, Business Planners & Schedulers, S&OP Team, Raw Material Coordinators, Unit Leadership Team, and Technical Engineering Staff.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Capacity to solve problems and be decisive to ensure business needs are met.
• Troubleshooting experience of general computer & Microsoft app issues.
• Confidence of multitasking in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Able to take calls and work after hours on an as needed basis.

The following skill sets are preferred by the site:

• SAP experience.
• Critical thinking.
• 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:

• Production to Plan Goal (Schedule Execution)
• Fixed and Variable Cost Targets (Productivity)
• Cash Flow Objectives (Work in Process Inventory Management)
• Customer Expectations (Quality Standards & Delivery Date)

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 $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.