Back Half Area Specialist (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our production team, composed of 100 people, is integrated in the Surface organization and focuses on production in collaboration with maintenance and other support functions.
• As a Surface Production Back Half Specialist, you will assist with managing day to day activities. You will get the opportunity to contribute to the surface organization and have a positive impact on safely producing soda ash.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Lead safety and participate in performance management for production KPIs.
  • Provide back half leadership over day to day activities.
  • Communicating housekeeping items
  • Area permit execution
  • Create SAP notifications when equipment is in need of repair, and follow up on work orders to completion.
  • Assist with scheduling maintenance activities and outages. Being aware of job and outage status.
  • Provide expert guidance on back half production operations. Such as capital projects, site expansions, and focus groups.
  • Assist with coordinating production contractors (i.e hydroblasters and vacuum trucks).
  • Inventory management of additives
  • Review production performance and determine interventions such as flyboils, acid washes, or course corrections.
  • Provide process troubleshooting, and developing lessons learned/best practices.
  • Support interdepartmental agreement with maintenance and SolMax efforts and align with Star Factory initiatives and the manufacturing excellence program. Communicate continuous improvement efforts & new methods of working.
• We offer a permanent contract based on site, with a 4/10 working schedule

About you:

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in back half operations and safety practices.
• Must be signed off as a control board operator.

• Competencies:
  • Ability to evaluate situations and identify corrective actions.
  • Ability to cohesively work together with others and collaborate effectively
  • Ability to influence and motivate skilled employees to achieve optimum efficiency and productivity
• Behaviors:
  • Ability to analyze written and verbal information with above average communication skills, possess time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
  • Proficiency of Microsoft Office, Google Mail, Google Drive, etc.
  • Must demonstrate initiative and self-motivation to work with limited supervision

 About the pay and benefits 

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the USA base pay reasonably expected for this role is $89,000/yr to $125,000/yr, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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