Career Opportunities

Overview

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates and direct quality control programs designed to ensure continuous established standards. Provides leadership to Quality Engineers and Technicians.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

Duties can include some or all of the following:

- Develop and optimize production processes in cooperation with other production and management personnel, minimizing defects, cost and customer complaints, and improving quality capability. Identify opportunities for improvement and spearhead appropriate changes.
- Develop and implement sustainable quality management system to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products to quality standards, including ISO, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other associated practices and programs.
- Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures and perform inspections; conduct training in quality concepts and tools, and make changes to correct issues, as necessary
- Apply ISO standards and procedures to all applicable areas of quality and associated functions. Stay abreast of ISO updates and changes, modify procedures and work instructions, maintain document and data control, and communicate ISO guidelines to all affected personnel
- Maintain Integrated Management System/Quality Information Database, control records and documentation, including work instructions, procedures, records and documentation. Conduct training classes for Quality and IMS.
- Establish internal and external quality performance metrics, evaluate performance, and make changes, when appropriate. Develop, analyze and report statistical data on performance results. Conduct quality management review meetings.
- Nurture strong customer relationships, determine quality expectations and establish/apply quality standards. Quickly investigate and resolve complaints regarding quality or technical issues.
- Conduct and oversee internal, external and third party quality audits. Ensure facilities are in compliance with quality standards and procedures
- Participate in Operational Excellence Program, and conduct Management Review of Quality
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned

Duties may also include:

- Supervise the work of Lab Technician(s) in inspection and testing activities; develop new and revised test methods, train personnel, and ensure continuous controls over products
- Maintain calibration equipment and make purchases as necessary

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering discipline, quality management, or related field or equivalent
- Ten years of operations experience preferred. Minimum of five years quality experience in production, preferably in environment similar to Spartech's, with at least four in a quality leadership role
- Experience with setting up and/or administering practices and programs for Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred) and ISO standards and applications. Experience conducting internal quality audit and responding to external quality audits preferred.
- Minimum five years experience with thermoplastic processing
- Experience using ERP or other manufacturing system; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; PowerPoint preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and procedures, including Operational Excellence Principles, and how to effectively integrate them and achieve optimal production results.
- Knowledge of quality policies, programs, regulations, and procedures, and how to effectively put them into practice in manufacturing environment, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Black Belt and ISO standards and procedures. Ability to perform and utilize Operational Excellence tools, as required.
- Good knowledge of thermoplastic processing
- Strong leadership skills and ability to build and lead quality team to attain objectives and performance.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels and types of internal and external individuals. Strong technical writing skills and ability to develop and deliver presentations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to perform and apply mathematical calculations to such tasks as frequency distributions, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlations, techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and technical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, financial reports, legal documents,, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook; knowledge of Access preferred.

 

Overview

Job Summary
Drive process optimization, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material/labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality. This position will coordinate both long and short term project identification and execution in order to achieve a facility's goals and objectives.

Essential Functions
Duties include most or all of the following:

• Ownership of plant's primary processes (e.g., extrusion, thermoforming, mixing, etc.) in support of company and plant goals and objectives.
• Optimize process performance through the use of Operational Excellence tools and techniques.
• Contribute to the customer complaint process via root cause analysis, documentation, trials, and confirmation of effectiveness.
• Drive Lean Concepts within the plant and work closely with the Division Lean Coordinator to ensure the success of this effort.
• Evaluate and recommend material and formulation improvements, including regrind utilization.
• Collect and maintain primary process operating conditions for specific products to ensure repeatability.
• Collaborate with Operations Management to define goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, labor optimization, conversion cost reduction and product quality.
• Train operational, process, and quality staff on key engineering topics on an as needed basis.
• Lead projects through the use of standard project management tools and procedures.
• Engage with customers and commercial representative to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Plan, design, and execute empirical Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Ensure compliance to all ISO/IMS and Operational Excellence policies and procedures.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Education & Experience

• BS Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences or equivalent.
• Minimum five years professional operations or engineering experience, with 3 years preferred experience in plastics related Industry.
• Operational Excellence training, and/or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO), strongly preferred.
• Experience using ERP or other manufacturing enterprise systems.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding leadership characteristics and drive for data driven results.
• Knowledge of key production processes (extrusion, thermoforming, etc.) and polymer behavior.
• Analytical and mathematical skills necessary to collect, interpret, and act on process trials and activities.
• Solid skills In Operational Excellence.
• Able to plan and execute trials to drive out waste and reduce variation.
• Ability to make process evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for changes.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as EHS standards, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as business periodicals, journals, and government regulations.
• Ability to write operational and project reports, correspondence, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization including internal and external associates (including project presentations in group settings).
• Ability to train people
• Knowledge of budget administration and financial reporting preferred.
• Ability to meet physical demands associated with position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  

For consideration, please send your cover letter and resume along with salary history to:

Spartech Corporation

spartechstaffing@spartech.com

Attn: Human Resources-Process Engineer-Donora

EOE/M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Overview

Job Summary

Responsible for all activities related to shipping, receiving, warehousing and inventorying raw material, finished goods and supplies.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

May include most or all of the following duties:
- Lead, direct and manage a logistics operation to ensure that the staff executes on delivering consistent high quality level service and customer satisfaction.
- Direct team activities in coordination with production, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance and ensuring the availability of resources.
- Work with management to develop goals for the department.
- Personally coach, train and mentor direct reports and provide career development opportunities through training and quality management activities.
- Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
- Maintain and develop positive business relationships with internal and external customers involved in or directly relevant to a logistics activity.
- Stay informed of logistics technology advances, and apply appropriate technology in order to improve logistics processes.
- Perform new product data entry into Oracle.
- Manage the logistics of the location's tolling business.
- Develop an understanding of customers' needs, and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
- Manage the logistical aspects of product life cycles, including coordination or provisioning of samples, and the minimization of obsolescence.
- Regular attendance and other duties as assigned.

 

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in business or related with a focus in Business Management or Business Logistics.
- 5-10 years experience in logistics projects is required.
- Minimum of 3 years supervision experience.
- Experience negotiating freight rates and familiarity with NAFTA terms and regulations
- Prior work experience using Project Management software and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook are required.
- Experience leading safety programs within the logistics function.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Solid verbal and written communications skills; ability to give effective presentations, and be understood by internal and external interfaces.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills, Knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel, Access, and Project (or similar products) is required.
- Ensure satisfactory delivery of supplies, materials, and equipment in accordance with contract terms.
- Ability to effectively work in a team environment across multi-functional disciplines.
- Able to effectively interface with all types and levels of internal and external individuals, and resolve customer issues, balancing needs of the customer with the business objectives of the Company.
- Good planning and organization skills; self starter with solid problem solving ability
- Ability to handle conflict, good negotiating skills, flexible, tolerant, organized.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Project (or similar products) is required

 

 

 

Overview

Job Summary

Coordinates specific quality systems reporting and industry mandates. Also, coordinates development and activities of information systems.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

- Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
- Assist in the development and implementation of ISO based quality systems.
- Enters data and creates a variety of graphs, tables, and forms concerning
- Quality improvement and utilization review.
- Generates various reports including daily and monthly productions, material and packaging specification, and calibration and document control systems.
- Prepares mailings to customers including C of A's and product samples.
- Assists Process Improvements Specialist with daily duties.
- Completes, maintains, and processes pertinent paperwork and records.
- Coordinates and completes activities assigned by corporate help desk, modifies and perform minor repairs, assist in the installation of software packages such as operating systems, hardware and peripheral components such as monitors, keyboards, printers and disk drives.
- Offers technical assistance and training to system users and responds to inquiries concerning systems operations.
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Duties may also include:
- Calender profile maintenance duties, both the measurement and plotting as well as the actual profile correction.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- High School diploma or equivalent,
- Three years experience in a production environment working with inspection, test equipment, measurements, and related, preferably with materials related to Spartech's
- Experience using function-specific software preferred, such as ERP system; experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Experience with reporting results in graphs, tables, charts and other standard reporting formats

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of test equipment, measurements and recording/summarizing data in different formats, including charts, graphs, tables, etc.
- Knowledgeable of ISO standards and policies
- Understanding of production processes, preferably in industry similar to Spartech's
- Ability to interface with all levels and types of internal and external individuals, including customers and vendors
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Overview

Job Summary
This position will repair, build, inspect, install and troubleshoot all phases of both electrical and mechanical systems of the production equipment and building facilities. There will be opportunity for advancement into a Supervisor role

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
- Repair, build, inspect, install and troubleshoot all phases of both electrical and mechanical systems of the production equipment and building facilities.
- Operate a manlift/forklift and other related maintenance equipment.
- Read and use adjustable precision instruments (metric and standard) such as: micrometers, electrical meters, gauges, calipers, etc...
- Operate manual lathes, mills, saws, grinders, etc.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience
- 2 year Associates degree or 4 years related work experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
- All work experience must be in a manufacturing environment.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Follow all established safety practices and procedures including reading the material safety data sheet.

- Knowledge of lock-out/tag-out, confined space, PPE, and fall protection procedures.
- Moderate computer skills.
- Both verbal and written communication skills.
- Extrusion experience and PLC programming a plus.

 

Overview

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates and direct quality control programs designed to ensure continuous established standards. Provides leadership to Quality Engineers and Technicians.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
Duties can include some or all of the following:

- Develop and optimize production processes in cooperation with other production and management personnel, minimizing defects, cost and customer complaints, and improving quality capability. Identify opportunities for improvement and spearhead appropriate changes.
- Develop and implement sustainable quality management system to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products to quality standards, including ISO, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other associated practices and programs.
- Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures and perform inspections; conduct training in quality concepts and tools, and make changes to correct issues, as necessary
- Apply ISO standards and procedures to all applicable areas of quality and associated functions. Stay abreast of ISO updates and changes, modify procedures and work instructions, maintain document and data control, and communicate ISO guidelines to all affected personnel
- Maintain Integrated Management System/Quality Information Database, control records and documentation, including work instructions, procedures, records and documentation. Conduct training classes for Quality and IMS.
- Establish internal and external quality performance metrics, evaluate performance, and make changes, when appropriate. Develop, analyze and report statistical data on performance results. Conduct quality management review meetings.
- Nurture strong customer relationships, determine quality expectations and establish/apply quality standards. Quickly investigate and resolve complaints regarding quality or technical issues.
- Conduct and oversee internal, external and third party quality audits. Ensure facilities are in compliance with quality standards and procedures
- Participate in Operational Excellence Program, and conduct Management Review of Quality
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Duties may also include:
- Supervise the work of Lab Technician(s) in inspection and testing activities; develop new and revised test methods, train personnel, and ensure continuous controls over products
- Maintain calibration equipment and make purchases as necessary

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering discipline, quality management, or related field or equivalent
- Ten years of operations experience preferred. Minimum of five years quality experience in production, preferably in environment similar to Spartech's, with at least four in a quality leadership role
- Experience with setting up and/or administering practices and programs for Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred) and ISO standards and applications. Experience conducting internal quality audit and responding to external quality audits preferred.
- Minimum five years experience with thermoplastic processing
- Experience using ERP or other manufacturing system; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; PowerPoint preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and procedures, including Operational Excellence Principles, and how to effectively integrate them and achieve optimal production results.
- Knowledge of quality policies, programs, regulations, and procedures, and how to effectively put them into practice in manufacturing environment, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Black Belt and ISO standards and procedures. Ability to perform and utilize Operational Excellence tools, as required.
- Good knowledge of thermoplastic processing
- Strong leadership skills and ability to build and lead quality team to attain objectives and performance.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels and types of internal and external individuals. Strong technical writing skills and ability to develop and deliver presentations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to perform and apply mathematical calculations to such tasks as frequency distributions, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlations, techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and technical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, financial reports, legal documents,, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook; knowledge of Access preferred.

 

Overview

Job Summary
Drive process optimization, root cause analysis and troubleshooting through the collection and analysis of data to enhance material/labor utilization output rates, set up times, and product quality. This position will coordinate both long and short term project identification and execution in order to achieve a facility's goals and objectives.

Essential Functions
Duties include most or all of the following:

• Ownership of plant's primary processes (e.g., extrusion, thermoforming, mixing, etc.) in support of company and plant goals and objectives.
• Optimize process performance through the use of Operational Excellence tools and techniques.
• Contribute to the customer complaint process via root cause analysis, documentation, trials, and confirmation of effectiveness.
• Drive Lean Concepts within the plant and work closely with the Division Lean Coordinator to ensure the success of this effort.
• Evaluate and recommend material and formulation improvements, including regrind utilization.
• Collect and maintain primary process operating conditions for specific products to ensure repeatability.
• Collaborate with Operations Management to define goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, labor optimization, conversion cost reduction and product quality.
• Train operational, process, and quality staff on key engineering topics on an as needed basis.
• Lead projects through the use of standard project management tools and procedures.
• Engage with customers and commercial representative to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Plan, design, and execute empirical Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Ensure compliance to all ISO/IMS and Operational Excellence policies and procedures.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Education & Experience

• BS Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences or equivalent.
• Minimum five years professional operations or engineering experience, with 3 years preferred experience in plastics related Industry.
• Operational Excellence training, and/or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO), strongly preferred.
• Experience using ERP or other manufacturing enterprise systems.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding leadership characteristics and drive for data driven results.
• Knowledge of key production processes (extrusion, thermoforming, etc.) and polymer behavior.
• Analytical and mathematical skills necessary to collect, interpret, and act on process trials and activities.
• Solid skills In Operational Excellence.
• Able to plan and execute trials to drive out waste and reduce variation.
• Ability to make process evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for changes.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as EHS standards, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as business periodicals, journals, and government regulations.
• Ability to write operational and project reports, correspondence, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization including internal and external associates (including project presentations in group settings).
• Ability to train people
• Knowledge of budget administration and financial reporting preferred.
• Ability to meet physical demands associated with position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  

For consideration, please send your cover letter and resume along with salary history to:

Spartech Corporation

spartechstaffing@spartech.com

Attn: Human Resources-Process Engineer-Lake Charles

EOE/M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Overview

This person will provide leadership in facilitating and gathering business and market information; determine the impact that new business models and strategies will have on the existing business; collect, review market opportunities for new products and capabilities and provide data-driven recommendations for the approval or denial of product and project requests. The Market Research Analyst works with a variety of creative, business and technical thinkers in a fast-paced, upbeat team environment. In addition support the development of promotional information, bulletins and sell sheets. A Bachelors or advanced degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Economics or packaging/plastics related field is required. A minimum of 1 to 3 years in a custom Market Research or Market Communications industry experience preferred. This position will be located at the Technology Center.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Conduct competitive research: analysis of specific end-user/customer industries to support multiple business strategies using traditional and advanced methods
• Perform product specific research regarding current and future trends, benchmarking of competition and database building to capture best practices.
• Financial analysis - cash flow and NPV modeling; M&A experience would be helpful
• Translate product, service and brand strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities into analysis and recommendations and deliver the information to appropriate functional team.
• Produce reports and milestones showing progress through actionable steps, status, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies.
• Assist in the enforcement of project deadlines, schedules and standards during project execution.
• Support creation, collection, administration and integration of business intelligence systems with the IT group
• Attend industry events and visit with customers to collect primary data
• Strategy development (short term and long range planning, capital and operating expenditure budgeting, operational planning, implementation schedules, organization readiness).

Development of instructional and training materials and systems.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Economics or packaging/plastics related field is required
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years in a custom Market Research or Market Communications industry experience preferred.

Overview

Job Summary
The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for day to day electrical and mechanical maintenance activities including hands on maintenance, equipment and process engineering project management and maintenance management system leadership.

 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
- Provide support to the implementation of all Health and Safety Management System criteria with tasks relating to employee plant safety (lock out tag out, machine guarding, etc.).
- Maintain documentation for project development.
- Aide in short and long term planning for capital expenditures relating to future projects.
- Develop inspection criteria for preventative maintenance programs
- Troubleshoot production machinery and laboratory equipment.
- Research, write, and/or modify preventive maintenance procedures
- Interface with customers and suppliers for quotations when dealing with capital projects
- Identify potential technologies for the company
- Monitor, schedule, and direct daily maintenance activities
- Maintain parts area inventory levels, organization, and cleanliness
- Assist in repairs on equipment
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience
- 3+ Years experience designing preventive maintenance programs
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple maintenance projects and track progress through completion
- Must have proven problem solving and equipment troubleshooting skills.
- Plastics machinery experience (extruders, injection molding, blown film and thermoforming type equipment) is a preferred.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment working with production processes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Detailed knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance, PLC controls, motor design and motor controls, AC/DC drives, plumbing, and pneumatics.
- Must have the ability to read and write Ladder Logic.
- Able to interpret schematic prints, conduct equipment installations, repair manufacturing equipment, build physical structures, and install piping.

 

Overview

Job Summary
Provide the technical field service support required to maintain our existing packaging business and provide technical sales support by participating and/or leading various new product and process development projects.

The candidate must have the technical capability, business acumen and professionalism to directly interact with all levels of our customer's organization. Travel can reach over 50% with reoccurring customer visits or unexpected and immediate customer support requirements.

 

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
Packaging field Support:
- Provide customer on-site technical support for existing and new business opportunities.
- Collect customer related data including customer contacts and application capabilities.
- Partner with sales representative and provide technical sales support that is in line with Spartech's growth strategy.
- Partner with producing plant's quality leadership to ensure customer expectations are being met and quality issues are quickly resolved.
- Lead the technical support on customer qualifications/trials. Document results and provide feedback to sales and manufacturing.
- Work with and train our customers on the proper processing techniques for the products in which we sell.
- Provide new development opportunities/ideas feedback from customers.
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Product and process development:
- Lead and/or participate on project teams that follow a formal stage gate process.
- Utilize Spartech project management application to track project milestones, tasks and time.
- Assist our design and engineering teams to develop a solution that differentiates Spartech, remains functional and cost competitive.
- Assist marketing to perform the necessary market research and development of the project's value proposition.
- Establish a capital plan including both Spartech and customer investments.
- Establish manufacturing process estimates the fed into a cost model and a price quote generation process.
- Support manufacturing as new products are moved to commercialization.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience
- Minimum BSME, BSCE, or BS in Polymer Science
- Minimum of 2 years experience in the packaging or polymer industry
- Preferred experience in rigid packaging
- Preferred experience in thermoforming and extrusion technologies

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong project management skills
- Extensive knowledge of polymers utilized in the rigid packaging
- Broad experience in sheet extrusion technologies
- Working knowledge of the thermoforming process
- Ability to translate processing and end use performance requirements to manufacturing
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact with customers and suppliers
- High level of proficiency in computer skills, e.g., word processing, Excel, Power Point
- Strong multi-tasking capability

 

Overview

Job Summary

- Develop and acquire sales for Spartech, with new and existing customers. Gather customer, market and product data, develop sales plans, expand current accounts, establish new customers, and work with customers to resolve issues. Work with internal functional areas to ensure quality product production, timeliness of delivery and resolution of issues.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
May include most or all of the following duties:

- Sales of Spartech products assigned to job to new or existing customers
- Develop strategic business partnerships; create and negotiate long term business relationships
- Seek, create and develop new business opportunities to build sales; recommend and negotiate best pricing levels for Spartech products sold
- Develop and execute account specific sales and marketing strategies
- Ensure customer service needs are met, and troubleshoot problems reported by customers, providing liaison between them and Spartech technical groups when handling complaints or problems
- Participate in sales forecasting and strategic planning; research, develop and maintain long & short range sales & marketing plans
- Gather and report market trends and intelligence to aid management in understanding and acting upon customer, consumer and industry insights
- Adapt knowledge of customer strategies to Spartech strategy to optimize sales potential
- Negotiate, individually or as a member of a team, sales contracts and agreements.
- Aid in working capital management, specifically with respect to inventory levels and receivables, as requested by Accounting.
- Serve effectively as the customer's advocate within Spartech, while supporting Spartech's objectives.
- Understand and promote all of Spartech's products within existing customer base.
- Effectively communicate and championSpartech's goals and values to customers. Initiate and coordinate multi-level functional communications between customer and Spartech personnel.
- Maintain a good, practical knowl3edge of the markets in which our customers compete. Become a resource for customers to stimulate, aid and enhance product development activities.
- Regular attendance
- Other duties, as assigned

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in marketing, technical discipline, business or related, or equivalent
- Minimum five years sales experience, preferably for manufacturing firm.
- Specific sales and industry experience with products similar to those sold within area of sales responsibility strongly preferred
- Experience researching market and products, sales forecasting and establishing sales plans required.
- Experience using software system associated with sales function a plus
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Experience using PowerPoint preferred.
- May require one to two years experience negotiating sales contracts for company products similar to Spartech's

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of effective sales techniques, market and product research methods, and sales forecasting and planning required.
- Knowledge of specifics of products being sold, production and delivery methods and capabilities, and required sales/financial reporting.
- Able to effectively negotiate contracts and sales agreements directly with customer, including large customers for multi-year contracts with values of multi-million dollars, if required.
- Solid verbal and written communications skills; ability to give effective presentations, and be understood by internal and external interfaces.
- Ability to effectively work in team environment across multi-functional disciplines.
- Able to effectively interface with all types and levels of internal and external individuals, and resolve customer issues, balancing needs of customer with business objectives of Company
- Good planning and organization skills; self starter with solid problem solving ability
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of PowerPoint preferred.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages, discounts, etc.
- Ability to travel, up to 75%, as required.

 

 

 

Overview

Job Summary

- Develop and acquire sales for Spartech, with new and existing customers. Gather customer, market and product data, develop sales plans, expand current accounts, establish new customers, and work with customers to resolve issues. Work with internal functional areas to ensure quality product production, timeliness of delivery and resolution of issues.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
May include most or all of the following duties:

- Sales of Spartech products assigned to job to new or existing customers
- Develop strategic business partnerships; create and negotiate long term business relationships
- Seek, create and develop new business opportunities to build sales; recommend and negotiate best pricing levels for Spartech products sold
- Develop and execute account specific sales and marketing strategies
- Ensure customer service needs are met, and troubleshoot problems reported by customers, providing liaison between them and Spartech technical groups when handling complaints or problems
- Participate in sales forecasting and strategic planning; research, develop and maintain long & short range sales & marketing plans
- Gather and report market trends and intelligence to aid management in understanding and acting upon customer, consumer and industry insights
- Adapt knowledge of customer strategies to Spartech strategy to optimize sales potential
- Negotiate, individually or as a member of a team, sales contracts and agreements.
- Aid in working capital management, specifically with respect to inventory levels and receivables, as requested by Accounting.
- Serve effectively as the customer's advocate within Spartech, while supporting Spartech's objectives.
- Understand and promote all of Spartech's products within existing customer base.
- Effectively communicate and championSpartech's goals and values to customers. Initiate and coordinate multi-level functional communications between customer and Spartech personnel.
- Maintain a good, practical knowl3edge of the markets in which our customers compete. Become a resource for customers to stimulate, aid and enhance product development activities.
- Regular attendance
- Other duties, as assigned

 

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in marketing, technical discipline, business or related, or equivalent
- Minimum five years sales experience, preferably for manufacturing firm.
- Specific sales and industry experience with products similar to those sold within area of sales responsibility strongly preferred
- Experience researching market and products, sales forecasting and establishing sales plans required.
- Experience using software system associated with sales function a plus
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Experience using PowerPoint preferred.
- May require one to two years experience negotiating sales contracts for company products similar to Spartech's

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of effective sales techniques, market and product research methods, and sales forecasting and planning required.
- Knowledge of specifics of products being sold, production and delivery methods and capabilities, and required sales/financial reporting.
- Able to effectively negotiate contracts and sales agreements directly with customer, including large customers for multi-year contracts with values of multi-million dollars, if required.
- Solid verbal and written communications skills; ability to give effective presentations, and be understood by internal and external interfaces.
- Ability to effectively work in team environment across multi-functional disciplines.
- Able to effectively interface with all types and levels of internal and external individuals, and resolve customer issues, balancing needs of customer with business objectives of Company
- Good planning and organization skills; self starter with solid problem solving ability
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of PowerPoint preferred.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages, discounts, etc.
- Ability to travel, up to 75%, as required.

 

 

 

Overview

Responsible for all supervisory phases of production within scope of responsibility. Review schedule and other factors affecting production to ensure quantity, schedule, quality, safety and cost objectives are met.

Responsibilities

- Direct and coordinate activities of employees on production line, to ensure on-time product output that meets production targets and standards.
- Review processing schedules and production orders to make recommendations concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments.
- Review operations and confer with direct supervisor, management, technical and/or administrative staff to coordinate production objectives and resolve production or processing problems.
- Review reports to track and analyze production, material, quality control, maintenance, and other operational indicators, to detect and resolve production problems.
- Provide guidance and basic training to new and existing employees on operation of equipment, LEAN manufacturing, continuous improvement programs, quality standards, company policies and procedures, and establish vehicle(s) for ongoing communications.
- Identify and implement work practices, policies, and procedures to establish and support a safe work environment. Conduct safety audits, and train and involve employees in programs, such as Safety tool box talks etc.
- Participate in hire, resolution of employee relations issues, and termination of staff, as applicable. Evaluate performance and work with each employee to improve performance.
- Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records, if required; ensure entry of resource, uptime or other required information into manufacturing, ERP or other system application.
- May train new and existing employees on operation of equipment, safety and quality standards, company policies and procedures, etc.

Skill Requirements

- Solid abilities in production and employee supervision; ability to build and lead team and achieve production targets
- Understand and assist in all phases of production line(s) supervised. Ability to evaluate manufacturing operation, and identify and implement effective actions to improve production output, reduce costs, enhance employee performance, etc.
- Knowledge of applicable materials, products, processes and technologies, as they apply to job and location.
- Familiarity with ERP, manufacturing or other software applications (such as Oracle, where applicable). Familiarity with ISO standards.
- Ability to read and interpret manufacturing instructions, drawings, schematics, blue prints, etc. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, and calculate figures, percentages, discounts, etc.
- Ability to prioritize and plan work effectively, and develop and execute project plans
- Effectively interface with all levels and types of internal and external customers, verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively document and enter production status, procedures and other job-related information.
- Ability to effectively resolve problems, utilizing good judgment and creativity.
- Ability to work in, build, and maintain a strong team environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

 

Overview

Spartech Corporation is looking for a Stand-Out EHS Manager for a position based in Stamford, CT. While this position is based in Stamford, the EHS Manager will also oversee EHS function at Hackensack, NJ and Newark, NJ.

Spartech is a leading producer of engineered thermoplastic sheet materials, polymeric compounds and concentrates, and engineered product solutions. Our three business segments operate facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe with industry leading process capabilities. For more information about the company, please visit www.spartech.com.

Education and Experience

For consideration, the candidate must have Title V Air Permit experience.

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Safety Science, Occupational Health, Industrial or Occupational Hygiene or other science or engineering disciplines (environmental, chemical, mechanical, manufacturing, etc.) Or Associates degree or better plus 7-10 years equivalent manufacturing experience in safety/environmental certifications (i.e., 40 hour OSHA training, Incident Management Commander training; Haz-Com).

At least 3-5 years experience or professional EHS work in production environment with familiarity with basic OSHA, DOT, EPA, and Workers Compensation regulations.

Minimum of one year experience developing and presenting training in EHS area.

WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE SALARY AND AN OUTSTANDING BENEFITS PACKAGE!

For consideration, please send your cover letter and resume along with salary history to:

Spartech Corporation

spartechstaffing@spartech.com

Attn: Human Resources-EHS Manager, Stamford

EOE/M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Overview

Spartech Corporation, a billion dollar manufacturing company based in St. Louis, is seeking a motivated Director of Credit, Collections & Accounts Receivable who is detail-oriented, organized, analytical, flexible and who can adapt easily to ongoing changes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop strong internal and external customer relationships while monitoring the success of the accounting department.

 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
- Manage a credit/Collections team
- Analyze existing business processes
- Review, monitor and maintain terms and credit limits for major customers
- Reconcile all AR and Cash balance sheet accounts
- Develop service agreements and metrics to measure and monitor effectiveness of the department
- Execute initiatives to improve Company Cash Flows and performance metrics
- Provide financial and credit analysis of customer prospects
- Interaction with major customer relationships on credit and terms

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related discipline, or equivalent.
- Minimum 10-12 years of Credit/Accounts Receivable experience, including 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience using system solutions to manage collection efforts would be a plus
- Experience with Oracle or another ERP package is preferred
- Experience working in or developing a Shared Services organization a plus

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of Accounts Receivables, credit and collections best practices and ratios, related laws and regulations, and ability to develop world class business processes.
- Ability to evaluate Accounts Receivable, Credit and Collections department, and identify and implement actions to improve service, reduce costs, enhance employee performance, etc.
- Understanding of financial statements, trends, and ratios to evaluate the credit worthiness of potential customers
- Familiarity with Finance, ERP or other software applications
- Effectively interface with all levels and types of internal and external customers. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Initiative to address customer terms and credit issues with Business Leaders.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in, build and maintain a strong team environment
- Ability to effectively lead and direct the work of peer employees and projects, while completing own work assignments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Travel will be minimal (less than 10%)

Overview

Job Summary

This position will assist the Shared Services group primarily with International customers for credit & collections and accounts payable processing.

 

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

- Manage an International portfolio of accounts, primarily in Mexico and South America.
- Analyze credit risks of new and existing customers based on internal procedures/policies and guideline
- Recommend credit line adjustments by evaluating customer records, purchase activity, and payment history.
- Collect and reconcile assigned accounts, including resolution of customer claims/deductions and past due invoices
- Works with Sales, Customer Service, Customer Master, & Cash Application daily
- Work closely with Mexico procurement and accounting personnel
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Process invoices through Workflow and imaging applications, upload to Oracle, and generate check runs
- Respond to vendor inquiries and assist in month end closing
- Perform analysis and updates on vendor master file for accurate terms and review as needed
- Assist with generating and updating process documentation

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
- Must be able to speak and write fluently in Spanish
- Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience
- 2+ years of credit analysis and collection.
- Experience with Oracle or another ERP package is preferred
- Experience processing PO & Non PO AP invoices

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of basic credit, collections and accounts receivable principles and practices
- Proficiency in Excel
- Basic knowledge of workflow and imaging applications
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in a team environment to achieve department goals
- Expected travel 20%

 

Overview

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the Finance Department with all accounting tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, ad hoc reporting and documentation for all processes.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
- Performs analyses on customer rebates, product returns, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other ad hoc analyses as directed.
- Establish and maintain the corporation's chart of accounts.
- Perform account reconciliations and general ledger entries.
- Coordinate month end journal entries related to inter-company transactions, insurance and other standard entries.
- Improve a record keeping system and maintain supporting documentation for an accounting filing system.
- Assist the Staff Accountant with all aspects of fixed assets, which include input and depreciation of assets and reconciliation to the general ledger as needed.
- Works with external auditors to complete year-end as well as quarterly audits.
- Assists in the preparation of regulatory filings.
- Improve the monthly cash process.
- Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or related field.
- 4 plus years of accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent Documentation Skills.
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Office is required.
- Oracle and the Fixed Asset Management Solutions a plus.
- Consistently acknowledges and appreciates the importance of a team environment.

Overview

Job Summary
Provide leadership to segment finance/accounting team to encourage cross-functional participation and staff development. Responsible for strategic and financial analysis support to management through providing analyses of segment operating results, sales by product type and end market, customer profitability and other analyses on an as needed basis. This individual will also have an important role in completion of the Company's annual plan and monthly forecast update process.

 

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
- Plan and manage the monthly forecast and annual budget process, including information requirements, timetables; coordinate with the cost functions to establish consistent forecasts and annual budget information and analysis. Develop value-added analyses of the projections for executive management.
- Develop an environment of continuous work process efficiencies and improvements across all areas of responsibility.
- Coordinate finance/accounting policies, procedures and financial information and analysis requirements with the sales/marketing and operations groups.
- Perform analysis and provide regular reporting of variances against annual plan and forecasts including completion of "Monthly Reporting Package".
- Manage and administer OFA. Act as the finance and planning liaison for all ERP system enhancements.
- Develop improved tactical and strategic business planning and forecasting models using Microsoft Excel, Business Objects and OFA.
- Assist Finance Leadership and Executive Leadership Team in developing longer-range strategic business models and analysis.
- Conduct all Customer Segmentation Analysis.
- Provide analyses to support management in understanding key drivers and trends of operating results.
- Provide support for the annual and quarterly financial statements.
- Complete monthly Covenant Model update.
- Complete tracking of company and segment KPIs and make recommendations for improvements.
- Provide basic finance and ERP systems training for new hires.
- Provide other Ad-hoc financial analysis support.

 

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required and MBA, CPA and/or CMA are preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years experience is preferred. Plastic industry experience is a plus.
- Minimum 4 years experience performing financial reporting and analysis.
- Experience with ERP and finance systems, preferably Oracle.
- Prior leadership in finance area, including project management.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to create budgets, forecasts, strategies and priorities based on goals and objectives.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing, accounting, financial analysis and reporting.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels and types of internal and external individuals, and establish solid professional relationships.
- Strong modeling skills are required. Writing macros to make models easy to use and providing a clean audit trail for model assumptions is a critical requirement.
- Ability to present analyses and assumptions in an organized and professional manner.
- Experience working with Oracle Systems or similar ERP system and Business Objects preferred.
- Advanced level experience with Microsoft Windows: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, work ethic, and ability to follow through.
- Excellent mathematical, problem solving and organizational skills are required.
- A good understanding of corporate finance, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows is required.

Overview

This position will report directly to the Director of Tax. The person will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of U.S. Federal, State, International income tax compliance and other taxes (sales and use, property taxes, etc.), including related audits, for a consolidated group consisting of 24 entities with operations in the United States, Canada, France and Mexico. Responsible for the preparation of quarterly and annual FAS 109 and FIN 48 calculations, work papers and related disclosures. Includes determining the Company's effective tax rate and monthly income tax accounting, ownership and reconciliation of all tax accounts, and development of schedules and disclosures for internal and external reporting purposes. Monitor federal and state tax law changes and determine the impact to the Company. Assist with the implementation of tax planning projects utilizing internal and outside resources. Overall responsibility for the filing of annual reports for subsidiaries as required. Assist subsidiaries with questions related to payroll, sales tax, property tax, and state registration matters. Maintain and coordinate Sarbanes-Oxley documentation, departmental policies, procedures and processes. Advanced degree and/or CPA preferred.

 

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
- Responsibility for the timely and accurate preparation of U.S. Federal, State, International income tax compliance and other taxes (sales and use, property taxes, etc.), including related audits, for a consolidated group consisting of 24 entities with operations in the United States, Canada, France and Mexico.
- Responsibility for the preparation of quarterly and annual FAS 109 and FIN 48 calculations, workpapers and related disclosures. Includes determining the Company's effective tax rate and monthly income tax accounting, ownership and reconciliation of all tax accounts, and development of schedules and disclosures for internal and external reporting purposes.
- Conduct tax research to support tax compliance, and planning.
- Monitor federal and state tax law changes and determine the impact to the Company.
- Assist with the implementation of tax planning projects utilizing internal and outside resources.
- Overall responsibility for the filing of annual reports for subsidiaries as required.
- Assist subsidiaries with questions related to payroll, sales tax, property tax, and state registration matters.
- Maintain and coordinate Sarbanes-Oxley documentation, departmental policies, procedures and processes.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience
- Advanced Degree in Accounting and/or CPA preferred
- Requires 8 plus years of progressive experience in corporate income tax required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of corporate Federal and State income taxes.
- Proficiency with FAS 109 and FIN 48 and related accounting and reporting.
- Experience with the CorpTax software is a plus.
- Supervision and development of tax staff.
- Ability to manage multiple and complex projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with senior management.
- Strong focus on details and deadline management skills required.
- Maintain relationships both within and outside of the tax department in order to ensure awareness across the organization of tax issues impacting the organization.
- Ability to interface effectively with departments within and outside of Corporate Accounting.

 

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

Reporting development Change management Data warehouse management & development Problem solving Mining data (data warehouse and oracle apps) Consulting SQL development ETL development Determine reporting needs for the users (plants, management) based on the data available, how it is stored and how it can be retrieved for reporting purposes. Regular attendance Other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related or equivalent CISA (change management adherence to SOX) Minimum two years experience in the following areas: data warehousing, SQL, ETL tools, report development, and system analysis/problem resolution

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Understanding of data warehousing, business reporting/business analysis, SQL development and report development, utilizing various reporting tools Understanding of Change Management Process General knowledge of business operations in production environment Skilled in problem solving, analysis, multitasking, time management Organized with ability to work successfully in team environment Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels and types of internal and external individuals

Overview

Job Summary
Conduct audit, policy and procedure, and ERM projects as assigned, develop the requested deliverables (workpapers, P&P documents and ERM project reports and forms), ensure compliance to standards and regulations, and recommend changes in practices to improve company operations.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
- Conduct policy and procedures research and documentation as directed by the Department Director.
o Prepare research supporting the updated recommendations
o Summarize results and findings
o Develop recommendations for new policy and procedure directions
o Prepare presentations and correspondence of recommendations and activities.
- Evaluate the company's documented policies and procedures by reviewing and analyzing documents, reports, operating practices, and other outcomes for the purpose of cataloguing, and prioritizing for update or consolidation or elimination.
- Work with business units to improve documentation of stated policies and procedures by recommending changes in operational, financial and other policies and practices.
- Develop and deliver training materials for the roll out of new/updated policies and procedures
- Work closely with the IT Development team on the coordination of new systems requirements and the updating of Policies and Procedures.
- Support Director on overall development and documentation of the Company's ERM business processes, from the identification or risks, to the assessment of impact, and the development and execution of management risk mitigation procedures.
- Design and implement the use of CAAT's (Computer assisted audit techniques) and other continuous monitoring tools using the available tools like Access, ACL or IDEA.
- Participate in special projects as assigned and ensure that the objectives of those projects are met.
- Participate on internal audit assignments as assigned
- Assist Department management in the overall administrative tasks for the function.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
- CPA or other certification (or working towards) is preferred to show expertise and credentials.
- 1+ years of public accounting or combined public accounting/industry auditing and or Accounting experience.
- Prior administrative/accounting/auditing experience in manufacturing environment preferred
- Familiarity with financial and operational information systems in support of manufacturing
- Experience using ERP finance system, preferably Oracle

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong analytical, technical, problem solving and presentation skills required.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and other reporting regulations.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively and independently with all levels within the organization and establish and maintain good work relationships within and outside of department.
- Pro-active, flexible, well organized, thorough and team builder.
- Stays current with changes and developments in manufacturing accounting and audit procedures
- Advanced technology skills working with Microsoft office products, flowcharting software, Oracle and various audit software.
- Impeccable integrity, professionalism and reliability
- Travel in the 10% - 35% range is expected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

Job Summary
Leadership role in formulating and implementing a Lean Program in all Packaging Technologies Division plants. Work closely with Plant Managers, plant staffs, and divisional staff to prioritize needs and opportunities, formulate an aggressive but realistic plan, train all plant personnel, provide technical and operational oversight for the Program, and, in conjunction with Plant Managers, make Lean a way of life within the Division.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

- Engage the plant teams to identify and prioritize needs and opportunities for improvement within the operations. Generate an implementation plan for the Division. Identify a specific set of goals and objectives for each operation that define success for the Lean Program.
- Ensure high levels of involvement all levels within the operations, especially hourly associates, not only in the execution of the programs, but in the formulation of the Program as well.
- Train all employees in the basics and benefits of Lean.
- In conjunction with Plant Managers, identify, train, and mentor a Lean Champion within each facility. Until that person is fully capable, function as the Lean Champion for each facility.
- Ensure a high level of personal involvement in the Lean Program in each facility while as the same time working to make each facility self-sufficient.
- Identify, track, and report key performance metrics that minimize burden while measuring success.
- Emphasize results over activity.
- In conjunction with Plant Managers, inculcate and integrate Lean into the fabric of the plant and make Lean a way of life. Integrate Lean activities with other plant Continuous Improvement Programs and especially with Process Engineers' activities.
- Regular attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelors Degree in an engineering, manufacturing, or physical science related field, or equivalent.
- Masters Degree, MBA or equivalent is a plus.
- 5+ years of demonstrated success implementing Operational Excellence principles, including Lean, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma in a manufacturing environment.
- 10 years+ functioning in either management or leadership role in manufacturing, quality, and/or process department; experience in plastics, automotive, military or related firm is preferred.
- Six Sigma Black or Green Belt training or certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Familiarity with ISO9001:2000 standard helpful
- Solid knowledge of Lean and how to effectively apply the standards and procedures to an industrial environment
- Sound knowledge of production processes, inventory management, production planning and warehousing , preferably in plastics industry
- Strong interpersonal skills to help affect positive cultural change and ability to "sell", train, and help mentor employees in Lean principles. Able to interact with respect and dignity and a strong interpersonal savvy with the ability to "read" people and adjust approach accordingly.
- Strong facilitation & communication skills, both verbal & written.
- Ability to make effective presentations to shop floor associates as well as management.
- Self-motivator, self-managing and willing to take initiative and control with honesty & integrity.
- Strong working knowledge of problem solving, root cause analysis and process/project management.
- Strong computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Outlook.

 

Overview

Essential Job Duties

- Purchase and set up delivery for regrind, recycled and wide spec products for multiple manufacturing facilities in support of cost reduction initiatives. Track delivery and handle returns of unusable products.
- Qualify purchased materials to determine if suitable for plant and technical center needs
- Develop data base with vendor and material info to support reprocessed materials sourcing
- Arrange for disposal of obsolete or excess materials in cost effective manner, including broker sales
- Work with Sales to determine if reprocessed materials can support new business
- Set up strong relationship with vendors, suppliers, chemical companies and brokers, and ensure customer and supplier issues are addressed in timely, effective manner.
- Negotiate contracts, prices, volumes, service levels, etc. of reprocessed materials with suppliers
- Work with Finance and Procurement to establish monthly market values for regrind; monitor and manage inventory stocks
- Establish best practices and find/recommend improvements to cost and program
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in business, manufacturing, or related or equivalent
- Minimum five (5) years of procurement experience in production environment, preferably similar to Spartech's
- Minimum seven (7) years experience in plastics industry
- Experience in evaluation and procurement of reprocessed materials preferred, and experience dealing with governmental regulations and agencies associated with procurement and disposal of reprocessed materials
- Minimum two years experience negotiating procurement contracts and working with brokers
- Experience using ERP, procurement or similar function-specific system

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Technical knowledge of plastics and other reprocessed materials acquired by Spartech
- Knowledge of procurement, supply chain, sourcing and pricing methods and strategies, and familiarity with production environment
- Familiarity with regulations surrounding purchase/disposal of reprocessed materials.
- Familiar with industry best practices, processes and technology trends
- Ability of analyze and complete financial and performance reporting.
- Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers, brokers, customers and all levels of Spartech management
- Plan and lead projects
- Ability to successfully interact with all levels and types of internal and external individuals, including customers and suppliers and Spartech department employees
- Good organization and planning, analytical and problems solving skills; ability to multitask
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; proficiency in PowerPoint preferred. Experience with Oracle ERP preferred.

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

Job Summary
Spartech Corporation's Procurement Department manages approximately $800 million in annual raw material, indirect, and logistics spend. The Department supports 30+ manufacturing locations across North America and Europe. It is intended to improve focus for both prime and non-prime raw materials, while also building talent and leadership below the VP level.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
- Develop, customize and implement operational strategy frameworks (including but not limited to Supplier Market Assessments and Procurement Strategy) as required.
- Consistently deliver results against stated departmental and business objectives.
- Take an aggressive leadership role in developing, communicating, and implementing key Commodity Strategies with key internal and external customers.
- Promote strategic alignment with business unit teams, coordinating procurement activities with customer, commercial, and manufacturing needs.

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, manufacturing, or related or equivalent required, Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8+ years relevant business experience.
- Five (5) + years of reprocessed/secondary resin market experience preferred
- The ability to think strategically and possess a natural inclination for influencing others, particularly at levels above the position, is critically important.
- Candidate must be detail oriented with strong leadership, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Supply Chain expertise is a plus but not a firm requirement (although a strong interest in the areas of Supply Chain and Procurement is a must).
- CPM certification a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Problem solving skills: Strong issues identification, data gathering and problem solving skills; ability to dissect complex problems into its various components. Ability to lead teams and develop logical conclusions and implementation plans.
- Communication skills: Strong written (document development and structuring) and verbal (presentation) communication skills, both with peers and with Sr. Management are essential.
- Team work / management: Developed leadership and team management skills. Ability to independently lead teams and manage both short and longer term team objectives. Strong project management skills. Show strong initiative; self-starter and largely self-managed.
- Personal skills: Highly motivated and high energy. Displays positive attitude and is able to redirect where necessary. Exhibits strong business acumen and judgment. Is creative and frequently thinks out of the box when confronted with the challenges at hand. Is approachable and team oriented
- Knowledge of purchasing procedures, systems, and vendor negotiation.
- Advanced Excel and Power Point skills are required.

Overview

Responsible for EHS compliance for multiple plants. Create, implement and manage policies and activities relating to all matters of safety, environment, DOT, and worker's compensation.

 

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

 Ensure site compliance with all relevant environmental and safety related federal and state laws and local ordinances pertaining to safety and environment
 Coordinates and/or delivers all EHS training activities for multiple plants, designed to meet individual plant requirements
 Serve as the EHS representative for multiple plants as it relates to correspondence with Spartech Corporate EHS group and works closely with this group
 Develops and implements effective programs for protecting site environment to include but not limited to air, water, soil, natural resources, and property
 Develops and implements effective programs for maintaining, enhancing, and fostering a "zero incident" safety culture
 Conducts environmental and chemical sampling as required or oversees outsourcing of such
 Leads environmental and safety committees and teams and facilitates their activities
 Stays abreast of current (EPA, OSHA) and emerging laws, regulations and trends in environment and safety
 Develops, conducts and coordinates each facility's annual training plan for EHS topics
 Prepare, conduct, and coordinate effective training classes and programs for EHS matters (examples include, but not limited to: EHS Supervisory training, new hire EHS, fork truck training and license program, emergency response team training. First Aid, CPR, AED, etc.)
 Supports Worker's Compensation Administration efforts along with Corporate WC Manager
 Maintain plant Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) books, OSHA 300 logs, EHS related files and associated paperwork (manifests, permits, etc)
 Prepare the monthly and biweekly safety call presentations
 General purchasing and/or requisition of safety supplies
 Implement and maintain Spartech Health and Safety Management System and associated initiatives
 Oversee and participates with teams of persons to investigate all accidents and assist in the implementation of corrective actions
 Arrange for annual medical monitoring (as necessary) yearly eye and hearing examinations
 Communication of safety performance
 Disability management-return to work programs
 Ensure first aid management through first aid and follow up to injuries, OSHA record keeping medical records, administering works compensation and pre-employment physical examinations
- Comply with the Spartech written environmental (ISO 14001) and quality TS 16949 policies
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned

 

 

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience

 Minimum Bachelors degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Safety Science, Occupational Health, Industrial or Occupational Hygiene or other science or engineering disciplines (environmental, chemical, mechanical, manufacturing, etc.) [OR} Associate degree or better plus 7-10 years equivalent manufacturing experience in safety/environmental certifications (i.e., 40 hour OSHA training, Incident Management Commander training; Haz-Com)
 At least 3-5 years experience of professional EHS work in production environment with familiarity with basic OSHA, DOT, EPA, and Worker's Compensation regulations
 Minimum one year experience developing and presenting training in EHS area

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 Solid knowledge of relevant environmental and safety related federal and state laws and local ordinances pertaining to safety and environment
 Knowledge of current EPA, OSHA and other related regulations and emerging laws and trends
 Ability to develop and conduct effective EHS related training for production environment
 Ability to conduct safety audits, and implement appropriate changes to correct or comply with regulations/standards
 Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents along with perform basic mathematical calculations (percentages, proportions, area, etc.)
 Ability to influence across functional organizations and businesses, resolve problems in a timely manner, and develop alternate solutions when necessary
 Good verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively communicate with all levels and types of internal and external individuals including ability to write reports, policy, procedures, and correspondences
 Computer literate in Microsoft products: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
 Possess leadership skills that are capable of generating cooperation and progress across different functions within the organization
 Must be goal oriented and give emphasis to meeting target dates in a timely manner
 Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
 Ability to physically access all areas of the plant with reasonable accommodations.

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

Job Summary
Coordinate all aspects of inventory costing including general ledger, reconciliation, investigation, documentation and reporting. This includes the development, implementation and administration of policies and procedures to support company objectives.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties
- Perform monthly Oracle OPM inventory close for all CSC plants
 Coordinate with Donchery France facility
 Coordinate with Sheet Accounting for Manitowoc close
 Resolve costing issues preventing close with operations and/or IT
 Monitor drop ship receipts
 Drive to maintain 2-day inventory close to comply with closing timeline
- Analysis and review of consigned inventory balances
- Prepare inventory reconciliations (GL to OPM reports)
- Perform physical inventory observations
- Prepare monthly excess and obsolete inventory analysis reporting
- Assist in preparation of monthly inventory reserves
- Assist in daily/weekly monitoring of Oracle OPM transactions (costing errors, problem shipment errors, etc)
- Assist in streamlining and improving the OPM inventory close process
- Work with plant managers to assist them in using inventory data to better manage their respective plants
- Respond to all internal and external audit requests related to inventory costing
- Act as liaison for all operations ERP system enhancements, report testing, etc.
- Prepare weekly inventory report for Working Capital metrics
- Update Oracle resource rates ($/machine hour)
- Support Commercial/Operational excellence team with inventory analysis and batch data monitoring
- Generate monthly inventory schedules:
 Inventory pounds and dollars by Plant (QDR)
 Inventory analytics by plant (QDR)
 Various adhoc schedules and analysis as requested
- Perform other Accounting duties as assigned to support the business segment

Skill Requirements

Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent
- 2+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required
- Experience using costing module of ERP system, preferably Oracle
- CPA or working toward preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Solid Cost Accounting knowledge in production business areas
- Knowledge of ERP, finance or other ERP system, preferably Oracle
- Excellent analytical abilities
- Project management expertise
- Excellent communication skills required for helping to maintain professional relationships
- Periodic travel will be required and should range between 10 - 15%

 

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