Unit Production Coordinator

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. Ensures good communication and relations with Production Personnel, Business Planners & Schedulers, S&OP Team, Raw Material Coordinators, Unit Leadership Team, and Technical Engineering Staff.

Overview:

The Washington Works site currently has an opportunity available for a Unit 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)

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 employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

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