Production Specialist

About the role

The Production Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the Refining and Material Preparation Departments at Johnson Matthey. This position involves preparing safe work permits, performing Lock-out Tag-out of equipment, supporting with day-to-day administrative duties, and facilitating maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Review workflows, set priorities and perform a wide variety of assignments with minimal supervision.
• Prepare production samples for QC analysis and collect and maintain product retain samples.
• Support in root cause investigations and problem-solving activities related to product/process failures.
• Review completed batch sheets for errors and completeness and work with operators to resolve any recurring issues.
• Perform lockout/tagout of equipment for maintenance, and complete permit to work forms.
• Work cross-functionally with the maintenance team to schedule work, ensuring that both production and maintenance needs are met.
• Work cross-functionally with the QC, QA, and Supply Chain teams to ensure that all departments understand priorities and needs.
• Conduct line-tracing activities to ensure P&ID accuracy.
• Update procedures under the direction of process engineering.
• Support data collection for supply chain scheduling and engineering activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years’ clerical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on a production floor desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to build collaborative relationships to achieve JM goals.
• An in-depth understanding of all support functions with a strong ability to pay attention to details essential.

Key Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years’ clerical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on a production floor desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to build collaborative relationships to achieve JM goals.
• An in-depth understanding of all support functions with a strong ability to pay attention to details essential.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive employee benefits, including:

• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
• 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• Parental Leave

Pay

Pay Range: $63,000 - $65,000

Schedule

Hybrid and flexible working options are available.