Job Description

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading speciality materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and speciality insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities

• Plan production for all product lines while ensuring efficient use of plant capacity

• Ensure timely delivery of sales orders and expedite merchandise when needed

• Manage inventory of products, raw materials, finished goods, and resale items

• Maintain control of WIP (Work in Progress) and finished goods inventory

• Ensure production personnel have necessary resources

• Develop and present reports and forecasts as required

• Actively participate in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) team

• Assist the Plant Manager as needed

• Achieve objectives in the areas of:

  • Safety

  • Quality

  • Customer service

  • Cost control

  • Employee involvement

  • Housekeeping

  • Property conservation

• Comply with all Federal, State, Local, and Company health, safety, and environmental regulations

• Champion and maintain the FIFO (First-In-First-Out) process

• Conduct monthly coaching sessions with direct reports

• Direct, plan, and coordinate production activities

• Establish production priorities based on product requirements and operational cost factors

• Utilize knowledge of product technology, production methods, equipment, and procedures

• Collaborate with management to implement company policies and goals

• Set production and quality control standards

• Develop budgets and implement cost controls

• Obtain and analyze data on types, quantities, specs, and delivery timelines of ordered products

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum of 10 years of applicable industrial experience

• Certification in APICS, ASCM, or DDI

• Fundamental knowledge of:

  • Alkegen’s products and raw materials

  • Manufacturing processes and objectives

  • MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems

  • Use of personal computers

• Proficient in Adaptive Coaching skills: listening, asking, and responding

If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.