Operations Specialist

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.


To strengthen our team in Allentown ,
we are looking for you as a(n) Operations Specialist .

The Operations Specialist - Production will identify and provides process improvement initiatives. This role will also provide expertise in mixing, coating, converting, and packaging process of production of WSMI products, as well as develop and promotes solutions using technology and technical methods to increase efficiency and productivity of production.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and promotes solutions using technology and technical methods to increase efficiency and productivity of production.
• Participates in development or review of standards within area of expertise.
• Participates in financial calculations for the site.
• Creates, develops, and improves production process and procedures.
• Works with site leader and controlling to create and define financial key performance indicators, as well as measure them.

Requirements :

• High School or GED (Associate's preferred)
• 3+ years manufacturing experience preferably in a chemicals industry (coating, converting, packaging equipment and mixing processes).
• Knowledge and experience with coating, converting, packaging equipment and mixing processes
• Mechanical aptitude
• Good with math and critical thinking
• Ability to stand for the majority of the work shift and occasionally lift up to and including 50lbs.

What do we offer?


WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans
  
  
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
  
  
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
  
  
• Paid parental leave
  
  
• Wellbeing fund
  
  
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  
  
• 401(k) with company match
  
  
• Education Assistance Program
  
  
• Career development and advancement opportunities
  
  
• Support for Community Involvement
  
  

We are looking forward to your online application at
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.