Overview:
Primary Function: Provide support to the Polymer Department to drive optimum cutter utilization and bunker storage to maximize reclaim utilization while minimizing scrap sent to external processors. To be successful, this position will have to work closely with the 24/7 team in the film plant, the scheduling specialist, and the polymer department. This position requires a detail oriented person proficient with production schedules, product specifications, computers, and office software.
Responsibilities:- Work with site services leader and production team captains to refine manufacturing procedures and systems for tracking all polymer scrap and reclaim.
- Reduce the overall level of scrap by maximizing reclaim utilization.
- Improve or establish tracking of materials for scrap and reclaim film/polymers.
- Improve 5S and visual factory conditions where reclaim and scrap are stored and processed.
- Coordinate the movement and storage of reclaimed products considering production schedules, staffing, and equipment availability.
- Proficient use of SAP system for keeping track of materials and inventories.
- Responsible for running reports as needed
- Personally accountable to work safe and promote site core values.
Educational Attainment: High School Diploma required.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Needed:
- Knowledge or background in Polymer Operations is preferred
- Strong computer skills, to include spreadsheets, SAP, etc.
- Good communication skills, including written and verbal skills; ability to interface with all levels of organization
- Ability to work independently and be self directed including work planning and time management priorities
- Report writing techniques for collecting and interpreting data
- Knowledge of 5S and visual factory techniques
- Knowledge of Site policies/procedures
- Ability to do numerous tasks at one time
Competencies:
- Analysis and Judgment - recognizes issues, problems, or opportunities and determines whether action is needed
- Building Sustainable Relationships - builds rapport and cooperative relationships with co-workers and seeks information to understand problems, expectations, and needs
- Teamwork/Collaboration - developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- Innovation - generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities
- Engagement - demonstrates a willingness to actively commit to one’s work and to invest one’s time, talent, and best efforts to accomplish organizational goals; cooperates with others – works collaboratively with others to establish and maintain positive work relationships; acknowledges others contributions; engages in joint problem solving and idea generation; welcomes new experiences – seeks new learning opportunities; pursues intellectual challenges; enjoys changes in one’s work responsibilities, work processes, or work environment
- Embraces and Drives Change - approaches change or newness positively – treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to others
Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.
Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Strong computer skills, including spreadsheets and SAP
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities
- Report writing and data collection and interpretation skills
- Knowledge of 5S and visual factory techniques
- Ability to multitask
- Background or knowledge in polymer operations
What We Do
Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information, visit www.celanese.com. For Celanese product news about our Engineered Materials offerings, follow @CelaneseEngineeredMaterials on LinkedIn.
