Production Specialist

2 weeks ago


Englewood, Ohio, United States Vantage Specialty Chemicals Full time
About Vantage Specialty Chemicals

Vantage Specialty Chemicals is a global leader in the manufacturing of select raw materials for use in value-added formulations. Our company creates, produces, and sources high-end and tailored specialty chemicals and ingredients incorporated into everyday products that nourish, care for, sustain and enhance performance.

We are committed to responsible and sustainable practices, making it better, safer, and healthier for people and plants alike. Our manufacturing process includes esterification, alkoxylation, and blending capabilities, plus the manufacturing of over 100 oleochemical derivatives for customers seeking high-performance, naturally derived ingredients.

Management Trainee Program

Vantage is currently seeking high-quality Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Data Science Business Majors, and related majors with more than 1 year of experience in roles related to continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer, and Data Analyst.

The successful candidates will participate in a structured 2- or 3-year rotation program that develops leaders who will drive the future of our organization. Key elements of the program include:

  • Demanding assignments in key functional areas with an expectation of an important contribution to the business from day one.
  • Rotational assignments in various Vantage locations, designed to provide cross-functional experience in several disciplines including Engineering, Sales/Marketing, Logistics, Finance and Technical Service.
  • A structured development plan and a dedicated mentor from the team.
  • Training and development programs in the critical areas of communication, finance, leadership, and business strategy as well with external educational partners building a sustainable learning curriculum.
  • Exposure to key leaders/executives in the business.
  • International experience and learning exchange with peers and other trainees across the world.
  • Competitive terms and benefits packages.

Career opportunities will follow with hard work, the desire to learn, and the ability to develop productive working relationships. That's why, following this Career development & Management trainee program, each trainee will be placed or offered a full-time position leaving them poised to grow into a future leader in the Vantage world.

We are currently seeking Management Trainees to serve in various positions at any of our locations across the United States – including our Chicago Oleochemicals plant, Gurnee, IL plant, New Jersey locations, Pennsylvania locations, Ohio locations, and Deerfield, IL headquarters. Management Trainees position assignments at any of these locations include but are not limited to – Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer, and Data Analyst.

Upon arrival at Vantage, our Management Trainees will receive an orientation about Vantage, the program, and our business model, once the orientation and onboarding are complete, Management Trainees will move into their assigned departments for on-the-job training, if in corporate departments (Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Transformation & Strategy). If in an operations department (Process Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality), following orientation, you will spend time learning to lead a diverse workgroup to safely and efficiently accomplish work assignments and goals that are in line with the company's vision.

If you are looking to take your technical degree to the next level this may be your opportunity.

Qualifications
  • B.S. degree in, Chemical Engineering - Chemistry - Biochemistry - Data Science - related majors
  • More than 1 year of experience in roles related to continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer, and Data Analyst.
  • Must be graduating with at least 3.0 grade point average.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and team-work skills
  • Problem solving and communication skills
  • COOP program (or) Internship experience in a chemical processing plant highly desirable.
  • Must be open to relocation throughout the two-year program including possible abroad assignment.
  • Possessing additional language skills other than English a plus.
  • Must have a commitment with the program for either 30 or 36 months


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