Production/Materials Assistant

About the role

Ashland, Inc., ISP Technologies, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics, Production/Materials Assistant II at their Texas City, Texas manufacturing plant. This role reports to the Logistics Administrative Supervisor and plays a significant part in the logistics function.

Responsibilities

• Schedules product shipping based on product availability, manpower, plant schedules, and customer requirements for customer order allocations.
• Covers raw material procurement in advance to ensure requirements are staged and ready to meet production plans. Raises concerns for potential material shortages to operations and supervision.
• Takes lead to work directly with vendors and Ashland procurement to resolve problems and determine alternate sourcing options.
• Works on Traffic Desk rotation including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Understands, abides by, and stays current on DOT regulations and procedures.
• Contacts carrier representatives to schedule shipping arrangements and issues shipping instructions.
• Tracks product quality release and communicates progress through production, quality assurance testing, and booking.
• Processes reclassifications required for special requests.
• Provides timely, accurate, and thorough tracking of on-time shipping performance, delinquent order trends, and other service-related metrics.
• Serves as backup support for departmental staff as needed.
• Facilitates shipping of finished goods product from manufacturing plant to storage warehouse, tracks, reconciles movements, and coordinates with Quality Assurance on product release for shipment to customers.
• Assists with inventory accuracy investigations as requested.
• Conducts monthly cycle counts of inventory.
• Orders shipping supplies/materials and packaging supplies as needed. Coordinates drum requests from Warehouse and processes samples for outside testing, customer requests, QA requests.
• Captures rail switching, tracing, unloading slip write-up, and processes in SAP.
• Performs departmental related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective operation.
• Electronically scans and files all documents as per records retention requirements and guidelines.
• Actively contributes to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals, and focusing on performance and safety.
• Improves the organization’s capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent, and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in logistics, production, or materials management.
• Strong understanding of logistics principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of transportation regulations and procedures.
• Experience with SAP and/or similar enterprise resource planning systems.

Benefits

At Ashland, Inc., ISP Technologies, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including pay-for-performance incentive plans. The company also provides a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. Employees can expect a dynamic and challenging environment, with opportunities for development and advancement throughout the global organization.

Pay

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate the Logistics, Production/Materials Assistant II's responsibilities.

Company Information

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies, and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care, and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.