Production Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Production Specialist

Details

Shift - 1st (9am or 10 am start time Monday through friday 8 hours)
Pay - Depends on experience starting at 19.00

Position Summary
The Production Specialist plays a key role in supporting Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Production Operations, and Raw Material Quality. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance, maintaining product quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Follow all company procedures related to quality management and safety.
• Maintain accurate and complete measurement reports and documentation.
• Perform proper testing of new and recertified materials to verify conformance with specifications.
• Provide product service, maintenance, and optimization in cooperation with the QC team (local and global).

Production Support

• Follow the daily workload and priority list established by the QC Group Leader.
• Maintain and ensure proper calibration and condition of equipment and instruments.
• Support formulation optimization, application engineering, and reduction of waste and emissions.
• Maintain QC cards, samples, and related records.

Customer & Supplier Interaction

• Assist with prompt and effective handling of customer complaints in coordination with Sales and other internal teams.
• Interact professionally with external partners, including raw material suppliers.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal departments and global teams.

Lean Management / 5S

• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient workspace.
• Identify and report safety concerns, workflow issues, or opportunities for process improvement.
• Actively participate in Lean and 5S initiatives.
• Support special projects as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform duties beyond those listed to support company goals.

Qualifications
Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field preferred.

Experience & Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with SAP software preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures and instructions.

Training Requirements

• Hazardous waste training required within 6 months of hire and annually thereafter per SCHWMR R.61-79.262.17 regulations.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including to locations requiring proof of vaccination.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions safely and consistently in alignment with ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
• Regular, punctual attendance is required.
• Frequent walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Exposure to fumes and hazardous chemicals.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and pass annual fit testing.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to speak clearly, listen effectively, and communicate by phone.

Company Description

Our recruiters are highly experienced in finding skilled craft professionals across construction, engineering, operations & maintenance, project services, commissioning and shutdown/outage needs.

This is not a remote position!

From the apprentice to the senior discipline supervisor, we have the experience and understanding to match the skills and knowledge of the candidate to your project needs.

Stable company, seeking a dependable employee to grow with the company.

Company Description

Our recruiters are highly experienced in finding skilled craft professionals across construction, engineering, operations & maintenance, project services, commissioning and shutdown/outage needs. \r\n\r\nThis is not a remote position!\r\n\r\nFrom the apprentice to the senior discipline supervisor, we have the experience and understanding to match the skills and knowledge of the candidate to your project needs.\r\n\r\nStable company, seeking a dependable employee to grow with the company.