Production Specialist
Stepan Company · Elwood, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteManufacturing$86k–$116k/yrFull-time
Facilitates planning and execution of production and construction/maintenance activities to ensure efficient and effective project delivery according to established goals. Owns and facilitates maintenance and development of work instructions, operator training, and development.
Responsibilities
- Provides work permits.
- Audits area maintenance and construction activities with the area EH&S Generalist.
- Develops and coordinates safety plans with EH&S prior to special activities.
- Supports behavior-based safety initiatives by demonstrating safety expectations and participates in EHS investigations where applicable.
- Performs process or equipment troubleshooting alongside the Production Day Leader and hourly representative.
- Serves as a key production participant in maintenance area team meetings.
- Contributes to prioritization of daily and weekly maintenance activities.
- Plans, communicates, and executes equipment preparation for planned maintenance and capital project work with the production team.
- Works with the maintenance planner and team leader to coordinate emergency repair plans for process equipment.
- Provides backup support to the Production Day Leader as needed.
- Coordinates PSSR plans for turnarounds.
- Participates in area team meetings (Safety, Quality, etc.).
- Oversees, coordinates, and reports on training for new employee qualification testing.
- Oversees and coordinates work instruction development, improvements, and revalidation in cooperation with area Production Engineers.
- Oversees and coordinates training, skills development, and certifications for hourly area personnel.
- Supports PLAS and MOS systems and processes through implementation of meeting tactics, completion of follow-up actions, and coordination of improvements with engineering teams.
- Facilitates meetings to coordinate construction and other activities with plant personnel.
- Participates on capital project teams for scope development, evaluation of alternatives, and identification of cost savings opportunities.
- Develops, implements, and documents plans to reduce construction activity costs.
- Communicates with personnel, customers, and outside contractors.
- Participates in cross-functional collaboration across the organization.
- Investigates and tracks spending in SAP and CMMS.
- Implements maintenance prioritization processes.
- Coordinates and plans efforts between Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and PPIC.
- Participates in and maintains 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.
Requirements
- 5 years of 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.
- Talented in organizing information and multi-tasking.
- Available to respond to on-call emergencies and shutdowns.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
Pay
$86,000 - $116,000 per year. The salary range is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
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)