Production Assistant

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Production Assistant within our Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in Geismar, Louisiana. 

Essential Job Duties:

• Prepares and maintains files for the production units including critical items checklists, safety checks, operator round sheets, ISO records, production reports, operating logs, etc.  All the daily paperwork management, filing systems and record retention. 
• Reviews daily production, efficiency, and raw material usage reports and reconciles month-end reports.
• Performs all administrative functions for the supervisors, superintendent, and manager of the department.
• Prepares production volumes, raw material usages, internal consumptions, and operating material usages for monthly financial closings.
• Input’s all Geismar’s production SAP data as Core User and completes month end functions in SAP system including all production posting, consumption adjustments, sales orders issuing, stock transports, and pipeline raw material receipts.
• Maintain files and records associated with the operating units and quarterly monthly planned inspection reports.
• Prepares and updates production departments charts and data for unit monthly reports.
• Updates unit files and inputs information for unit key measure charts monthly.
• Establishes, submits, and maintains data, reports, and records for all products manufactured, shipped, and inventoried.
• Charts production, based on established key performance measures, for reference by production and management personnel.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues within the SAP system.
• Updates and maintains computer database systems related to production systems.
• Maintain the SOX calibration status file.
• Prepare requisitions in SAP for production units.
• Manage office supplies for the production units.
• Maintain the production unit home pages on SharePoint.
• Complete and maintain DOT qualification for shipping hazardous materials.
• Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality System.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Five plus years of experience in plant operations, maintenance or technical departments or equivalent. 
• Requires proficient use of personal computers, Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Access, and database systems.
• Proficiency with SAP or equivalent computerized inventory management software is preferred. - Experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Specialized or Technical Knowledge: This position requires the ability to read and interpret such documents as operating and maintenance instructions, production data, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must have a sound grasp of basic math skills for calculations and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Normal office functions with manual dexterity for typing, filing, and general office work.
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

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