Job Details
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includesa broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Plans and prepares all packaging and labels to arrive per planned production needs. Utilizing the SAP and planning team scheduling tools, reports, and information available to ensure that all orders and/or order modifications are efficiently scheduled and processed to effectively meet customer expectations.
Support development and accuracy of all SAP data, BOMs, routings, etc. Support and help ensure accuracy of production reporting, and inventory control. Insure we maintain adequate inventory of all packaging and labels.
Communicates, in a professional manner, with the manufacturing departments, various support functions, and Customer Service on the status of production schedules and/or orders so that, if required, schedule alterations can be made timely and efficiently to meet customer requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Placing and maintaining of all orders and documentation related to the packaging and label purchasing so that records are complete and up to date.
- Maintaining accurate and adequate inventory levels of labels and packaging for manufacturing and customer demands.
- Communicating with Production on any supply issues that will create service issues within production.
- Perform independent schedule risk assessments and mitigation planning, facilitate the resolution of resource constraints and other existing or potential schedule interruptions.
- Align firm and forecasted requirements with manufacturing capabilities, capacity and suppliers.
- Work with sales forecasts and backlog to derive an effective plan to achieve budgeted, on-time shipments while reducing lead-time to the customer.
- Establish and implement effective strategies to manage inventory levels.
- Obtain an intimate understanding of the production process and how it relates to efficient scheduling (appropriate MOQ's, die requirements for production campaigns, proper changeover sequencing, etc.).
- Responsible for working with Vendors, setting up Vendors, and purchasing within Procurement guidelines.
- Maintaining accurate and adequate inventory levels of packaging for manufacturing and customer demands.
- Maintaining procurement, inventory, distribution, employee uniforms and miscellaneous shipping supplies, office supplies, janitorial supplies as well as supplies for faxes and copiers.
- Responsible for the order/reorder/release of all company forms and related printed material.
- Share in laboratory duties to include testing products, entering results in SAP, labeling samples, and cleaning.
- Maintain system for retention of company records according to established standard.
- Process outgoing mail, distribute incoming mail and prepare UPS shipments.
- Will help with other tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years previous experience
- SAP Experience (2+ years preferred)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:- 5 years working in a manufacturing environment with hands on responsibility in Materials Management, Production Control, Capacity Planning, MRP, Purchasing, and Scheduling related functions.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques in production and planning desired.
- Prior scheduling experience and working knowledge in a manufacturing environment and demand management techniques is required.
- Solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.
- SAP experience required, well versed in the use of MRP/ERP systems (MM/PP modules).
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong self-starter and self-motivator. Action oriented - willing to extend beyond job duties as needed to improve the business.
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at ...@solenis.com