Operations Coordinator Prep

Seneca, SC, US, 29678

About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions.

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

As a Operations Coordinator-Prep you will LEAD by……….

• Establishing, reinforcing, and supporting a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with all relevant EHS regulations and procedures/policies. Perform weekly housekeeping inspections.

• Managing the Work Order/ Work notification backlog in collaboration with the Production Maintenance Coordinator and the Area manager.

• Developing and communicating the weekly Maintenance priorities, in collaboration with the Shift Supervisors, Technical Leads, Engineers and Area Manager.

• Collaborating and helping plan and direct production activities and establish production priorities for daily goals in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

• Interacting daily with the Maintenance planners & scheduler to review maintenance plans to communicate production expectations and ensure these are communicated to the shift personnel.

• Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Managing contract (temp) operators including interviewing, touring, hiring and time keeping.

• Managing the Preparation Department Logistics Coordinator position.

• Assist Area Manager in interviewing and touring permanent employee candidates as needed.

• Filling in for Area Manager when needed during scheduled and unscheduled absences.

• Participating in turnover meetings to support the Supervisor in the proper content.

• Following agreed upon Leader Standard Work, content to be agreed upon with Area Manager.

• Training employees: plan, assign, and collaborate with the Shift Supervisor to direct work; collaborate with the appraisal of individual performance; participate in rewarding and disciplining employees; address complaints and resolve problems.

• Helping set goals and objectives for the operations staff of the area.

• Directing and coordinating with assistance from the Shift Supervisors activities concerned with production uptime of all Preparation department operations.

• Maintaining the Weekly and Daily Safe Schedule Attainment file, receive input from Area Manager to establish agreement.

• Assisting with all Title V environmental reporting.

• Assisting in revising production and maintenance schedules and priorities because of equipment failure or operating problems, establish a mechanism to have “additional production activities” and “short notice outage work” readily available in case of unexpected production breakdowns and upsets.

• Working with Shift Supervisors and Production Logistics Coordinators to ensure that needed raw materials and packaging materials are ordered in a timely manner for upcoming production needs.

• Working closely with Area Manager and Operations Engineers to implement process improvements, and safety improvements.

• Implementing operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.

• Helping the Shift Supervisors and Technical Lead troubleshoot equipment and processes, ensure Operators are running the processes in the most efficient manner.

• Taking the lead in investigation and resolution of nonconformances are investigated and resolved.

• Being willing to work shifts on occasions when needed to fill in for Shift Supervisors during scheduled and unscheduled absences.

Your elements for success……

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required with at least 5 years of related experience within a Chemical Manufacturing Environment; OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role within a Chemical manufacturing environment.

• Excellent skills collaborating with all levels within the site operations and support functions.

• Solid experience managing large groups of operators.

• Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus.

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills and excellent math skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.

• Must be able to lift to 40 pounds.

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life.

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible

• Retirement Benefits with company contributions

• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options

• Disability and Life Insurance Programs

• Wellness Programs

• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement

• Mentoring & Development Programs

• Employee Discounts

• Pet insurance

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!

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BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is$75,000-$95,000.Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Nearest Major Market: Greenville

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina