Area 2 West Production Specialist

Location: Elwood, IL, US, 60421

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning and execution of production and construction/maintenance activities in the area and ensure efficient and effective project delivery according to established project goals
• Own and facilitate the maintenance and development of work instructions in the area and operator development and training
• Provide work permits
• Audit area maintenance and construction activities with the area EH&S Generalist
• Develop and coordinate safety plans with EH&S prior to special activities
• Drive behaviour-based safety culture in the area by setting the safety standard and participate in EHS investigations where applicable
• Perform process or equipment troubleshooting alongside the Production Day Leader and hourly representative
• Serve as key production participant in the maintenance area team meetings
• Contribute to prioritization of daily and weekly maintenance priorities
• Plan, communicate, and execute equipment preparation for planned maintenance and capital project work with the production team
• Work with maintenance planner and team leader to coordinate emergency repair plans to process equipment
• Provide backup to the production day leader as needed
• Coordinate PSSR plans for turnarounds
• Participate in area team (Safety, Quality, etc.) meetings
• Oversee, coordinate, and report on training for new employee qualification testing
• Oversee and coordinate work instruction development, improvements, and revalidation in cooperation with the area Production Engineers
• Oversee and coordinate training, skills development, and certifications for hourly area personnel
• Support PLAS and MOS systems and processes through implementation of meeting tactics, completing follow-up actions, and coordinating improvements with engineering teams
• Facilitate meetings to coordinate construction or other plans with plant personnel
• Participate in capital project teams for scope development, alternative options, cost savings opportunities
• Provide, implement, and document workable plans to reduce construction activity costs
• Respond professionally to all personnel, customers, and outside contractors
• Be highly involved in cross-functional team building across the organization
• Investigate and track spending in SAP and CMMS
• Implement formal maintenance prioritization processes
• Coordinate and plan efforts between operations, maintenance, projects and PPIC
• Participate and maintain compliance related activities including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, ISCC+ and others

Qualifications

• 5 years chemical processing experience, operations, and supervision
• Solid comprehension of chemical and unit operations
• Ability to facilitate troubleshooting efforts and team meetings
• Effective problem-solving skills and demonstrated planning skills
• Skilled in written and verbal communications
• Talented in organizing information and multi-tasking
• Available to respond to on-call emergencies and shutdowns
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

Pay

Pay Range: $86,000 - $133,000. The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)