Job ID: 38099 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing Catalyst Business unit located in Louisville, KY. As part of the production team, you will be responsible for assisting in improvements of three main aspects of our catalyst production and operations: Process order management, Inventory management, reporting and Process Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main resource for analysis ourbill of materials and recipes to identify deviations from production plans.
• You will recommend optimized campaign sizes and help lead changes to master data.
• Review purchase orders and material movements daily, addressing any issues.
• You will maintain accuracy of inventory levels for all materials including precious metals and packaging.
• Identify aged inventory for consumption and coordinate logistics movements. Audit in-process inventory and correct errors.
• Responsible for creating reports detailing production order variances and opportunities to drive yield improvements.
• You will develop weekly production schedule reports and scrap analysis reports for operations teams.
• Also, you will serve as the administrator for the manufacturing execution system (MES) software implementation. Develop key performance indicators to track progress on site objectives.
• Drive best practice initiatives to continuously improve order and inventory management processes.

Requirements

• You should have a Bachelors Degree or equivalent from College/University or Technical School OR (10+ years of experience in Operational Leadership)
• We perfer to have someone with 5-10 years of production coordination or inventory managementin a chemical production plant environment
• Experience with SAP Materials Management/Warehouse Management modules are highly preferred.
• You should have cross-functional influence skills with the ability to collaborate with and influence teams across the entire supply chain to implement changes as getting cooperation is crucial.
• Must have strong perseverance and analytical skills to get to the bottom of discrepancies and complex data issues to optimize production.
• You should have excellent communication skills both oral and written.

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Jerome Hill
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
jerome.hill@clariant.com

Clariant is a focused specialty chemical company led by the overarching purpose of 'Greater chemistry - between people and planet'. By connecting customer focus, innovation, and people the company creates solutions to foster sustainability in different industries. On 31 December 2022, Clariant totaled a staff number of 11 148 and recorded sales of CHF 5.198 billion in the fiscal year for its continuing businesses. As of January 2023, the Group conducts its business through the three newly formed Business Units Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Clariant is based in Switzerland.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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