Blending/Mixing/Dispersion Operator

BMD Operator

About Ascent 

Ascent Industries is a partnership of industrial manufacturing companies pursuing innovation and growth. For over 75 years we’ve experienced growth across the tubular and specialty chemicals industries through continuous investment in our production processes and thoughtful acquisitions. Our rich history and breadth of expertise enables us to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers. 

We believe in delivering best in class solutions which require living out our values daily, and hiring the types of people who will strengthen our brand. 

We value the PEOPLE we interact with internally and externally. 

We believe in TRANSPARENCY in communication as a foundation of healthy relationships. 

We believe it is imperative to protect the HEALTHY & SAFETY of our people. 

We value high PERFORMANCE across all areas of our business including financial, operational, and team collaboration. 

We believe that RELIABILITY is necessary to consistently deliver on our promises to our customers and each other. 

We are proud of our team who do what is right to build products that will last. Take time to learn more about us today at:  https://www.ascentco.com

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

Required:

• Work directly with and be responsible for the supervision of team leaders and operators
• Fill in for the Production Manager as needed
• Be actively engaged in and support a safety focused work environment by upholding the company’s safety guidelines and policies

• Participate in incident investigations and assist in development and initiation of corrective and preventive actions 
• Execute daily production plan by establishing priorities, assisting with assigning personnel, monitoring progress, resolving problems, and reporting progress on shift production summaries.

• Maintain an expert knowledge of significant customers’ product line in order to complete:
  1. Raw material requirements
  2. Raw material staging 
  3. Opening, assigning, recording consumption, rectifying, and closing batch jobs
  4. Printing and staging customer specific labels
  5. Updating and managing multiple computer inventory systems 
  6. Scanning, Labeling, and Quality checks of finished packaged product
  7. Interact directly with the customer to plan, update, and resolve production related issues
• Maintain safe and clean work environment 

• Ensure compliance with all environmental rules, laws, and regulations.
• Follow up on maintenance needs to ensure safe and timely repairs
• Interview, hire, and promote BMD production employees, including assisting with the onboarding process of new hires
• Conduct annual reviews for staff performance
• Provide and keep current training and certification of all employees in all production areas 
• Provide training and certify operators on job roles in all production areas of the plant.
• Review applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on a regular frequency 
• Complete other tasks as directed by management

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 10 years’ experience in chemical production or related field or degreed equivalent
• Strong commitment to safety 
• Strong knowledge of organizational workflow and ability to delegate by assigning responsibilities
• Knowledge of all essential equipment and ability to troubleshoot issues
• Ability to generate and submit reports on performance and progress
• Proficiency with computers and software, such as with Microsoft Office and RMP systems
• Strong coaching and training skills to onboard new employees and train employees on all tasks
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and results-driven

• Ability to effectively read, write, and verbally communicate in English

Preferred:

• Experience in a PSM manufacturing environment
• Experience with PLC and/or DCS controls
• Direct knowledge of specific manufacturing processes
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S

Ascent Industries is an equal opportunity employer. Ascent does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.