Unit Production Coordinator

Overview

The Washington Works site currently has an opportunity available for a Production Coordinator to  support the Autoclave Unit. This position will be responsible for the effective management and efficient processing of all Blocked Stock / Rework inventory, which includes defining the work stream allocation, production scheduling, and overseeing the operational execution (internal & external). The Production Coordinator will provide directions for site personnel and interface with external processors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient processing of all rework on the unit's offline production assets (drying, optical sorting, split & tumble) in an effort to maximize tote bin availability, material flow, and overall productivity.
• Responsible for the execution of process orders and managing rework material at external processors.
• Responsible for the creation, distribution, & completed review of all offline processing production sheets.
• Responsible for updating the UD (usage decision) Codes on all rework materials ("released status" for all standard quality batches post offline/external processing and/or "SQ status" for all out of specification batches as deemed appropriate.
• Responsible for managing respective PACK 24/7 & CORE Team Metrics / KPIs
• OPEN QI Production Batch Status (daily - 24/7 Team) *Production Coordinator
• NFFU/D03 On-Hand Inventory Report (daily - Core Team) to monitor Offline/External Processing needs
• Responsible for tote bin fleet management (daily availability, repairs, reallocation).
• Acts as the ME (manufacturing expert) for Autoclave's offline assets and drives continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce dependency on external processors.

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure that all individual actions and issued instructions comply with operational procedures (SOPs/ODs) and safety standards.
• Maintains unit standards related to housekeeping, quality management systems, personnel policies, and process safety management.
• Models Celanese  Core Value Compliance (Stewardship/PSM, Ethics & Respect for People).
• Ensures good communication and relations with Production Personnel, Business Planners & Schedulers, S&OP Team, Raw Material Coordinators, Unit Leadership Team, and Technical Engineering Staff.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Aptitude for leading and developing team members.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of computer use such as Microsoft Office and other special programs as needed.
• Capacity to solve problems and be decisive to ensure business needs are met.
• Troubleshooting experience of general computer & Microsoft app issues.
• Confidence of multitasking in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Able to take calls and work after hours on an as needed basis.

The following skill sets are preferred by the site:

• SAP experience.
• Critical thinking.
• Business acumen related to production process flow, inventory management, and operational costs.
• Sample Manager (LIMS) experience.
• Training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Measurable Success:

• Production to Plan Goal (Schedule Execution)
• Fixed and Variable Cost Targets (Productivity)
• Cash Flow Objectives (Work in Process Inventory Management)
• Customer Expectations (Quality Standards & Delivery Date)