Facility Specialist (F/M/X)
USA - La Porte, TX, US
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 Facilities and Operations team supports the safe, reliable, and efficient functioning of site infrastructure and materials management. This department offers significant autonomy and an opportunity to contribute to Solvay’s ongoing reliability and operational excellence initiatives within the North American Peroxides GBU.
The Facilities Specialist is responsible for managing the principles and processes involved in the day‑to‑day operations of the Solvay LaPorte, TX Storeroom, while serving as the primary planner for outside maintenance service providers and as the site’s Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO). In this role, you will oversee storeroom operations, personnel, inventory accuracy, external maintenance planning, and site security activities.
You will be accountable for:
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- Storeroom Operations & Inventory Control: Manage 1 to 2 storehouse clerks supporting receiving, stocking, picking, staging, cycle counting, and record keeping activities. Ensure spare parts are correctly set up with consistent descriptions, properly linked to equipment, and maintained at adequate stocking levels.
- Procurement & Materials Management: Ensure timely fulfillment of stock purchase orders and process purchase requisitions. Prepare and deliver a monthly storeroom performance report reflecting efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.
- Maintenance Planning & Scheduling: Plan and schedule preventative maintenance services performed by outside providers, including site weigh scales, fire protection systems, vehicles, and hoists.
- Security & Compliance Leadership: Function as the Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO), ensuring compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements. Handle site guarding coordination and access inquiries as required.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Accounting, Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing, corporate teams, contract staff, and external vendors to ensure seamless operations and support site reliability goals.
We offer permanent employment based onsite.
About you
5 years of experience managing a storeroom with an associate’s degree, or 10 years of experience managing a storeroom without a degree. Proficiency in SAP and Excel or Google worksheets is required. Ability to organize and present information to managers, customers, and general audiences, and to work independently across multiple functions with minimal supervision. Must be able to move freely about the plant, including ascending stairs and ladders, and effectively lead contract storehouse personnel.
Competencies:
- Strong Strong working knowledge of storeroom operations, inventory management, procurement processes, and SAP-based materials systems.
- Ability to coordinate external maintenance services while ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
- Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse functional groups.
Behaviors:
- Agility
- Integrity
- Courage
About the pay and benefits
Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is:
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$87,500-$109,000 yearly in the United States.
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.
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.
