Plant Scheduling Coordinator

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP Plant Scheduling Coordinator Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Scheduling Coordinator to join our Specialty Ingredients G.P. business at our Hopewell, VA facility (Hybrid role). This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Logistics function. This position will report to Logistics Manager. Responsibilities Key responsibilities associated with the S&OP process at the manufacturing level including maintaining a collaborative relationship with senior stakeholders. Develop and manage production schedules for finished goods and sub-assemblies, ensuring alignment with demand, capacity, and business priorities. Ensure accuracy of material consumptions, adequate inventories of raw materials, and execute routine cycle counting and process order reconciliation. Effectively communicate with operations and site supporting functions, including corporate partners. Maintain proper inventory and production records to ensure SOX compliance. Advise leadership and support staff of any issues pertaining to assignment completion. Participate in planning, production, and safety meetings. Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals, and focusing on performance and safety. Improve the organization's capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent, and utilizing positive communications and influence with others. What This Role Is Not Not a management position – while you will collaborate with other team members, this is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. Not an entry-level position – we need a candidate to hit the ground running with solid experience and a background to prove it. Required Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Business, or another technical field. 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or another relevant industry. Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times. The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions – creating the new and different. Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information under tight deadlines and pressure. Preferred Qualifications BS or BA degree is preferred. Experience working in a union environment. Experience in GMP, Food, Pharm, or Cosmetic Ingredient manufacturing. Proficient in using SAP and Infor software or equivalent. Strong financial and business acumen, including exceptional attention to detail. Proven experience with cycle counting and SOX controls. Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce measurable results. Define objectives and integrate into the organization quickly and smoothly. Ability to perform both long‑ and short‑term planning. Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ashland Inc