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At Itaconix, we seek talented, dedicated professionals who are eager to help us advance innovative technologies, develop sustainable solutions and build rewarding careers.
As the world leader in polymers from itaconic acid. We produce polymers that achieve three essential objectives — safety, performance, and sustainability.
Our polymers are used in a growing number of consumer and industrial products to reduce cost, improve performance, and reduce environmental impact. We make polymers for better living.
Industrial market leaders use our bio-based functional ingredients in home care, personal care, industrial, geotechnical, agricultural, and surface coating applications.
Explore the range of available professional possibilities at Itaconix below.
Second Shift Production Supervisor
Second Shift Production Supervisor position is a hands-on lead as part of a 2-person production team upholding the highest standards in Safety, Quality and Productivity.
This role includes oversight of Preventive Maintenance, Shipping & Receiving. This position reports to the VP of Operations.
This is a 12-hour shift, 3-4 days a week. Approximately 36-48 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and supervise all daily production shift activities to meet scheduled customer demand and special requests. Responsible for shift turnover.
- Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) and Operating procedures, and policies.
- Ensure product quality is within specification and make necessary adjustments.
- Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized work environment.
- Utilize lean manufacturing tools to drive operational excellence.
- Train and supervise production operators.
- Collect, maintain, and report production and quality metrics.
Basic Requirements:
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in chemical manufacturing production.
- Proven leadership with ability to motivate, inspire, and build a high performing team.
- Ability to manage a complex and fast paced environment.
- Collaborative team player, always looking to share and advance best practices.
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Working knowledge of Excel and Word
- Familiar with a quality management system (eg ISO 9001:2015)
- Physical ability to climb ladders and lift 55 lbs unassisted.
Customer Operations Manager
The Customer Operations Manager at Itaconix plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of customer orders and inquiries. They are responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of order fulfillment, logistics coordination, customer communication, and maintaining the customer relationship management (CRM) system. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, process, and assure fulfillment of customer orders and sample requests, including leading communications with customers on questions and confirmations.
- Arrange logistics to complete customer orders.
- Assure that all documents are prepared and ready for customer shipments, including coordination with all departments.
- Use and maintain the company’s CRM to manage the customer project pipeline.
- Track and manage timely responses to customer inquiries and requests.
- Maintain superior knowledge of Itaconix products and customers.
- Abide by all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations established by Itaconix.
- Perform duties and responsibilities to the best of one’s abilities in a diligent, trustworthy, businesslike, and efficient manner.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a field of studies related to sales or communications.
- Relevant experience in managing sales processes, including one or more CRM systems, preferably Hubspot.
- Proven ability to complete multiple projects without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated success at communicating effectively with customers.
- Excellent verbal, written, and information communications skills.
Executive Assistant
The Executive Assistant at Itaconix Corporation plays a critical role in supporting the efficient functioning of executives and senior management within the organization. This role requires a high level of organizational skills, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle a wide range of administrative and operational tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support efficient and effective executive management.
- Serve as point of contact for communications, scheduling, and workflow.
- Serve as a liaison to the board of directors and key company contacts.
- Organize and coordinate executive relations with employees and external parties, including scheduling, agendas, and completion of action items.
- Oversee events, travel plans, and special projects.
- Research, prioritize, and follow up on issues and concerns in need of executive review or action.
- Maintain knowledge of Itaconix activities, products, employees, and key external parties.
- Abide by all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations established by Itaconix.
- Perform duties and responsibilities to the best of one’s abilities in a diligent, trustworthy, businesslike and efficient manner.
Requirements:
- Associate degree or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to improve the efficiency and efficacy of executive management.
- Demonstrated ability to represent executives to internal and outside parties in a professional and productive manner.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Production Operator
At Itaconix, the production operator is a vital team member within manufacturing settings, performing various tasks to ensure efficient and safe production processes. These professionals play a crucial role in maintaining the quality, quantity, and timeliness of production, contributing to the overall success of the Itaconix Corporation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain operating facility and equipment in safe working order.
- Maintain and enforce general facility safety.
- Operate production line during production batches and assemble finished goods.
- Prepare products for shipping according to customer purchase orders.
- Receive shipments of raw materials and confirm materials meet specifications for production.
- Perform trial production projects as directed.
- Compile and analyze production and quality control data, including input for electronic processing.
- Collect, maintain, and report production and quality metrics.
- Abide by all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations established by Itaconix.
- Perform duties and responsibilities to the best of one’s abilities in a diligent, trustworthy, businesslike, and efficient manner.
Requirements:
- 1+ years of relevant work experience in manufacturing.
- Physical ability to climb stairs/ladders, bend/squat, Lift 55 lbs. unassisted, and move (with a hand truck) up to 1,200 pounds.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
- Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends, if required.
Reports to the Production Supervisor