Operations Specialist

Richmond, VA
Operations

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

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Why work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being

• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Position Summary: The Polymer Operations Specialist is the plant or area process subject matter resource. This position utilizes process knowledge, technical expertise, and operations experience to assist in correcting process or equipment issues and improving process performance and reliability.  This position guides knowledge capture and transfer in the area through coaching and enhancing capabilities of others and coordinates with maintenance First Line Supervisors to ensure appropriate execution of planned maintenance activities daily.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical/process subject matter resources
  • Coach plant personnel to resolve technical operational issues
  • Perform or assist in process related root cause or failure analysis
  • Enhance first line employee skills and knowledge through coaching
  • Identify areas for improvement and network with others to find most effective technology
  • Participate in product quality audits and customer visits as needed
  • Assist Shift Leaders in process troubleshooting
  • Manage relevant KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
  • Mentor Shift Leaders and engineers in area processes as necessary
  • Review SOP(s) for accuracy and validation of paper to field
  • Collect and evaluate checklist (for accuracy, improvement, and compliance)
  • Act as back up to Unit Leader as needed  

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience; 3+ years of experience working with circulating pumps, conveyors, elevators, and/or machinery operations

Additional Qualifications:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization
  • Demonstrated ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives
  • Able to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong critical thinking and resolution skills for a broad application of equipment
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate repairs
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Strong SAP knowledge preferred
At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Application Process

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  • It is easy to apply for AdvanSix jobs online. Create a profile in DayForce and upload your resume or fill in the form with your job history.
  • Your profile and resume will be reviewed by a recruiter and you’ll be notified via email whether you will be proceeding with the interview process
  • The first interview will be a telephone screening with the HR and recruiting team, If there is mutual interest, there will be additional interviews with the team and an in-person site visit
  • Once interviews are completed, if you are determined a good fit for the AdvanSix team, a formal offer will be extended. Offers will first be verbally given and quickly followed by a formal letter via email
  • Every offer is contingent on the successful completion of the pre-employment and background checks required for the position.
  • We can’t wait for you to join the team!