Production / Materials Assistant

Logistics, Production & Materials Assistant II

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 II to join Ashland, Inc., Life Sciences business at our Wilmington, Aquarius film coating manufacturing plant. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the logistics function. This position will report to the Plant Manager.

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 packaged 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.
• Understands, abides by, and stays current on DOT regulations and procedures.
• Contacts carrier representative to schedule shipping arrangements and issue shipping instructions.
• Tracks product quality release and communicates progress through production, quality assurance testing, and booking.
• Investigates problems, recommends alternative solutions, and implements corrective action items assigned through customer complaint responses.
• Processes customer and distribution center product returns.
• Works with Quality Assurance team closely for material to be reworked or reclassified into another grade of material if does not meet specifications for sales which may involve release of material after due date has passed.
• 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.
• Responds to and assists in resolving quality customer inquiries and complaints as assigned.
• Serves as backup support for departmental staff as needed.
• Performs departmental related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective operation.
• Sends SAP reports to Environmental Specialist and / or applicable employees.
• Facilitates shipping of finished goods product from manufacturing plant to storage warehouse then tracks and coordinates release of products with Quality Assurance to release to customers. Assists with inventory accuracy investigations as requested.
• Conducts monthly cycle counts of inventory.
• Orders shipping supplies / materials as needed.
• Electronically scans and files all documents as per records retention requirements and guidelines.

Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety.

Improve the organization 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 :

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit :

Third-party recruiters and agencies ("Agency") should not contact employees of Ashland or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent by an Agency to a hiring manager, recruiter, or submitted to Ashland's career portal are considered unsolicited and the property of Ashland. Ashland will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, unless the Agency has a signed contract with Ashland's Human Resources / Procurement department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid service contract.

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.