Plant Scheduler

ISP Chemicals LLC

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Production and Raw Material Scheduler to join our Manufacturing Group at our Calvert City, KY location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and Plant Manufacturing function. This position will report to the Manager of Materials and Production Scheduling.

Description

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Use SAP Enterprise Resource Planning software to strategically create and manage achievable production schedules for production units to optimize use of plant equipment while meeting customer requirements.
• Analyze, plan, and manage production scheduling activities to insure on-time deliveries to customers.
• Run SAP MRP based inventory-planning system to project demand requirements for >80 raw materials to maintain targeted inventory levels.
• Analyze and procure packaging to support 25 production units and >50 different packages.
• Works with Operations and Quality departments to investigate quality complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Supports implementation of programs and procedures to optimize production and continually improve processes.
• Participates in Safety, Quality and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Requires travel <5%.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• 5 years' experience in a professional production planning/supply chain environment using MRP and ERP Systems.
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Strong Microsoft Skills including strong Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize; reliable and responsible to work independently.
• Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans.
• Develop and foster a positive work environment at all levels.
• Resolve conflicts through problem resolution skills.

The following skill sets are preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• SAP planning and procurement experience

Third party recruiters and agencies ("Agency") should not contact employees of Ashland or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent by an Agency to a hiring manager, recruiter or submitted to Ashland's career portal are considered unsolicited and property of Ashland. Ashland will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, unless the Agency has a signed contract with Ashland's Human Resources/Procurement department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.