Production Planner

4 days ago


Calvert City, United States Wacker Chemical Corporation Full time


Date:

Nov 18, 2024

Location:

Calvert City

Company:

Wacker Chemical Corporation

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world‘s most research-intensive chemical companies, we‘ve been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Calvert City,

we are looking for you as a(n) Dispersions Production Planner II.


This is Us:



You know us. You just didn‘t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on ‘Creating Tomorrow‘s Solutions‘. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it‘s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Dispersions Production Planner/Materials Coordinator our site in Calvert City, KY.





What you will do:



The Dispersions Production Planner/Materials Coordinator is responsible to schedule plant production, purchase raw materials, manage finished goods inventory levels, and optimize the production process. In addition, this position will also manage constraints imposed by raw material, equipment, and resource availability to meet customer demands. It is the responsibility of each employee to know, understand, and diligently practice our EH&S and Security policies and practices.




  • Purchase all raw materials and manage raw material inventory levels.
  • Schedule plant production based on sales order evaluation.
  • Coordinate deliveries of customer orders with carrier & railcar resources.
  • Develop daily production and loading schedules.
  • Manage finished goods inventory levels
  • Stay in compliance with OSHA, site, and Wacker safety regulations
  • All other duties assigned.




What we need from you




  • HS Diploma required; Associates/Bachelor‘s degree preferred
  • 2-5 years‘ experience in chemicals manufacturing and experience with supply chain - forecasting, scheduling, logistics preferred
  • Strong analytical abilities
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Strong problem solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effectively handle multiple priorities and tasks
  • Computer knowledge -MS office applications
  • SAP experience, preferred.


What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.



  • Compensation and Incentive plans


  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1


  • Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays


  • Paid parental leave


  • Wellbeing fund


  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements


  • 401(k) with company match


  • Education Assistance Program


  • Career development and advancement opportunities


  • Support for Community Involvement



We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.






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