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Operations Specialist

Job Location (Short): Adrian, MI, USA, 49221

Posting Start Date: 9/11/25

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team inAdrian,

we are looking for you as a(n)Operations Specialist.

Position Responsibilities

+ Oversee production of assigned process equipment to ensure safe, quality, timely production to meet customer demand.

+ Assure appropriate EHS&S practices/policies are identified and followed.

+ Create and maintain Equipment Operating Instructions for all equipment of responsible processes and conduct training of all operators that work on this equipment accordance with these EOI's.

+ Provide appropriate SAP training.

+ Work with production scheduler to develop a mutually agreed upon production schedule that best satisfies customer demand.

+ Coordinate with maintenance and contractors to perform defined repairs and process changes. Spearhead continuous improvements for Safety, Quality, and Productivity. Troubleshoot equipment problems. Coordinate with Process Chemists, Chemist of Record, Engineers, etc. to address issues listed above.

Position Qualifications

+ High School Diploma required

+ 2-5 Years relevant experience required

+ 2-5 years in leadership Role required

+ Basic Computer Skills

+ Mechanical Aptitude

+ Good Communication Skills

+ Good Interpersonal Skills

+ SAP Experience/ Knowledge Preferable

+ 6 Sigma Preferable

+ Lean Manufacturing Preferable

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

+ Compensation and Incentive plans

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

+ Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

+ Paid parental leave

+ Wellbeing fund

+ Flexible hybrid work arrangements

+ 401(k) with company match

+ Education Assistance Program

+ Career development and advancement opportunities

+ Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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