ISP Technologies Inc.

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics, Production/Materials Assistant

to join Ashland, Inc., ISP Technologies, Inc. business at our Texas City, Texas manufacturing plant. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the logistics function. This position will report to the Logistics Administrative Supervisor.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Schedules product shipping based on product availability, manpower, plant schedules and customer requirements for customer order allocations.
• Coordinates raw material procurement in advance to ensure requirements are staged and ready to meet production plans. Raises concerns for potential material shortages to operations and supervision. Takes lead to work directly with vendors and Ashland procurement to resolve problems then determine alternate sourcing options.
• Actively works on Traffic Desk rotation, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Understands, abides by, and stays current on DOT regulations and procedures.
• Contact carrier representatives to schedule shipping arrangements and then issue shipping instructions.
• Tracks product quality release and communicates progress through production, quality assurance testing, and booking.
• Processes reclasses required for special requests.
• Provides timely, accurate and thorough tracking of on-time shipping performance, delinquent order trends, and other service-related metrics.
• Serves as backup support for departmental staff as needed.
• Facilitates shipping of finished goods product from manufacturing plant to storage warehouse then tracks, reconciles movements and inventory after unload at warehouse, and coordinates with Quality Assurance on product release for shipment to customers.
• Assists with inventory accuracy investigations as requested.
• Conducts monthly cycle counts of inventory.
• Orders shipping supplies/materials and packaging supplies as needed.
• Coordinates drum request from Warehouse and processes samples for outside testing, customer requests, QA requests.
• Conducts Production Batch Record Review.
• Coordinates rail switching, tracing, unloading slip write-up, and processing in SAP
• Performs departmental-related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective operation.
• Electronically scans and files all documents as per records retention requirements and guidelines.

• Actively contributes to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing goals, and focusing on performance and safety.
• Improves the organization's capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent, and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Two (2) years of logistics experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Proven DOT experience exemplifying safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of chemicals manufactured.
• Proven SAP or similar database experience in a chemical manufacturing facility.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly communicate and relate to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Able to 1) identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including Corporate, 2) develop and foster a positive work environment at all levels, and 3) resolve conflicts through problem resolution skills.
• Exceptional work planning and problem-solving skills to identify quality improvement opportunities to formulate action plans into implementation.
• Well organized, able to work independently as a self-starter with minimal supervision while keeping management informed.
• Possess flexibility to adjust to rapidly changing work priorities while prioritizing work and responsibilities to accommodate changes as needed.
• Ability to remain calm if site emergency occurs, then respond appropriately as directed by Site Emergency Director.
• Capable of evacuating the manufacturing process areas in a timely manner should an emergency arise.
• Able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment to work or visit within the manufacturing process area including hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, gloves, FRCs or other equipment as required by the work performed and location where work is performed.
• Able to perform physical requirements such as walking, climbing stairs, lifting to 25 lbs. and tolerating extreme weather conditions.
• Available and willing to work short notice callouts, weekends, and holidays as necessary on a rotating basis with departmental staff. Training required to perform the job properly may require this position to travel within Texas and around the United States of America.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Associate degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or similar discipline with three (3) or more years of experience in a chemical manufacturing facility with traffic desk experience.

• Production planning and scheduling experience.

Perks of working at Ashland:

• Team recognition rewards and monetary incentives based on performance.
• Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family, including a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Position is based at the Texas City manufacturing plant.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.