Operations & Training Coordinator at Ashland Inc. in Hopewell, Virginia

Job Description:

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious? Are you always solving? Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Operations & Training Coordinator to join our Specialty ingredients G.P. business at our Hopewell, VA location. This is a visible, significant role within the Company and the Manufacturing function. This position will report to the Engineering Manager.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assembles and organizes training material for new programs, processes, or procedures. Reviews evaluates and modifies existing and proposed training programs and recommends appropriate changes to ensure PSM, GMP, ISO, RC, and/or other regulatory compliance.


• Act as document control system manager for the site's document workflow, including training and coaching the site document coordinators.


• Maintains system for monitoring and maintaining all employee training records and files, including providing reports as requested.


• Support managers and HR by assisting with onboarding new hires and staffing-related activities.


• Providing comprehensive administrative assistance to the engineering team, streamlining their daily tasks and priorities, ensuring efficiency and organization, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of team initiatives.


• Have proven experience in an administrative or coordination role, ideally within operations or supporting leadership.


• Provide financial reporting and documentation support to the engineering team.


• Act as backup for time-keeping activities.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• A Bachelor's Degree or at least 5 years of work experience that can be demonstrated to apply to the duties listed in the job description.


• Extensive PC and Microsoft Suite skills: including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Databases, and other pc applications.


• Must be well organized and a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fostering solid interpersonal relationships.


• Proven experience in developing and managing standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment effectively while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.


• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to anticipating needs.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit: (PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS)

Individual must be able to respond appropriately during site emergencies as directed by the Site Incident Commander. Must be capable of evacuating the manufacturing process areas in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise. The candidate must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment for the manufacturing process area. This may include hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being performed. Other physical activities may include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 lbs., or reaching depending on the work activity required. Work is performed in an office/plant environment with frequent trips to the operating units to assess equipment or processes, perform inspections and/or collect data. May be required to operate Company vehicle on Company business. Training required to perform the job properly may require this position to travel around the United States of America.

Candidate must also have the ability to 1) identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including Corporate, 2) develop and foster a positive work environment at all levels, and 3) resolve conflicts through problem resolution skills.

Must be authorized to work in the US.

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

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.