• Job Description

  Req#: R26764

  Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

  SUMMARY

  Responsible for the oversight of the Westlake spare parts warehouse and personnel including selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and appraising job contributions. Comply with all Company policies and procedures. Fully support Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.
  

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  May include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Manages and develops warehouse by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions.
  • Maintain documentation confirming that all Westlake and contracted personnel who work in the warehouse have reviewed and understand all Westlake Warehouse Procedures.
  • Properly train personnel to complete their assignments in a safe manner, in compliance with all Westlake HS&E Procedures.
  • Ensure that all mobile equipment, docks, loading racks, etc. are maintained and operable in a safe manner.
  • Maintain procedures and trained personnel that provide for the appropriate and accurate levels of inventory though the use of MRP Maintains inventory accuracy though warehouse personnel by conducting daily or annual physical counts reconciling variances and in conjunction with Finance and Procurement management.
  • Maintains storage area(s) with good housekeeping, and through maximizing use of available by organizing floor area for the storage of spare parts and other warehouse materials; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements.
  • Review MDG requests for new SAP material master records, and revisions to existing records, and properly complete the entry of all required data within the MDG program.
  • Maintains all records in compliance with Westlake Procurement and Accounting Procedures.
  • Generate SAP Open Purchase Order report on a weekly basis, for Purchase Orders to replenish inventoried items that have not been delivered by the due date identified within the Purchase Order. The respective suppliers are notified of the late delivery, requesting identification of the corrected delivery date. The revised Delivery Date is communicated to the appropriate Buyer to update the Purchase Order, and to expedite delivery if needed.
  • Drives warehouse operational standards and metrics by managing the receipt, upkeep, distribution and record keeping of products to stakeholders by warehouse personnel in a consistent and efficient process. Ensures physical inventory and/or inventory cycle counting of the storeroom is performed in compliance with Westlake Warehouse Procedures. Responsible for minimizing inventory variance in conjunction with annual Stores audit. Identify and submit requests for process improvements that may reduce the number of variances between physical or cycle counts and the quantities identified within SAP. Enter necessary revisions to the SAP reported quantities in compliance with the DOA.
  • If applicable, operate the warehouse in compliance with ISO Standards identified for the specific Westlake plant.
  • If applicable, oversee kitting processes as requested by Maintenance Department personnel.
  • If applicable, coordinate Vendor Managed Inventory process
  • Comply with all Warehouse Policies & Procedures, and DOA requirements as they relate to Warehouse activity.
  • Perform other duties as requested by purchasing management to assure effective and efficient operation of the department, including active participation on any assigned project teams.
  • Comply with all Company policies and procedures. Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels. including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.

  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. in Business related field preferred and seven years progressive storeroom warehouse experience required or progressive experience acceptable to management.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, ability to utilize PC and experience in general software applications such as SAP, Excel, Word, etc.
  • A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
  • Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

  Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

  If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

• About the company

  Westlake makes chemical and plastic products, which in turn make life better for people every day. We are a quality manufacturer and dependable global supplier of petrochemicals, plastics and building products. Our mission is to serve our clients by en...

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