Employment Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records by performing various accounting tasks like recording transactions, processing payments, reconciling accounts, generating financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations

 

KEY FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Processing accounts payable (AP) invoices and payments
  • Ensures accuracy, completeness and timeliness of invoices processed.
  • Ensures payments are timely and accurate.
  • Ensure proper expense accounting.
  • Work with assigned vendors and staff to resolve disputes, ensuring services and supply are not interrupted.
  • Ensures that approvals are obtained for expenditures from appropriate parties.
  • Produces a variety of correspondence and documents using a personal computer.
• Perform and monitor automated Invoicing process.
• Provide support for financial analysis and decision-making
  • Provide input to reports that monitor expenses, capital, and/or create accruals and amortizations.
  • Ensure closing is completed in an accurate and timely fashion, meeting reporting deadlines.

• • Research issues with expense variances, suspense accounts and other accounts as requested by Management.

• • Complete a variety of special projects assigned by the Management.

• Other key responsibilities:
  • Follows and applies AP policy and procedures.
  • Provides input into maintenance and revisions of accounting policy and procedures.
  • Provide back-up support for Accounts Receivable cash application.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required/assigned.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Key skills and competencies:

Accounting Specialist is required to work independently, with minimal supervision, handling multiple tasks.

• Requires working knowledge of AP processing including understanding of the effects of AP to General Ledger postings.
• Requires outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers, and outside parties.
• Requires Sales and Use Tax knowledge and application experience.
• Requires outstanding analytical, organizational, and oral/written communication skills – must communicate issues/problems to managers and coworkers as needed.
• Strong problem resolution skills
• Must have strong computer skills in a Windows® environment, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• High School Education with 3+ years Accounts Payable experience.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Marketing Specialist will collaborate closely with the Commercial and Business Development teams. This role involves gaining a deep understanding of market segments and sales channels to identify and pursue the most promising opportunities. This opportunity plays a key role in driving new business development, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
KEY FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
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Conduct market research to obtain relevant and reliable information around markets, customers, competitors, and trends, while converting that data into actionable insights for that organization to use in strategy and business planning in short and long term.
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Lead the development and execution of marketing programs and campaigns from start to finish, leveraging internal support and driving collaboration for both established and new products.
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Develop marketing content for webinars, advertisements, website / industry portal materials, eblasts, social media posts, video scripts).
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Develop messaging and value propositions that drive product awareness and business growth and support the customer buying journey.
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Actively manage product portfolio life cycle to maximize sales and profit, while building a strong long-term brand.
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Work with Commercial and Business Development teams to generate content for training.
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Collaborate with Sales team members to obtain key account information used to establish key performance indicators (KPI’s).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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3 years’ experience in marketing or product management of specialty chemicals in the HI&I market.
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Strong leadership & communication skills, both written and verbal, plus the ability to perceive and present information both analytically and creatively, to all levels of the organization, including leadership.
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Demonstrated skills and capabilities in analytical and critical thinking, complex problem solving, and team leadership.
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Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in marketing or closely related discipline
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MBA preferred
Physical Demands:
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
BENEFITS:
Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances, Health Savings Accounts, 401(k) matching, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Position Description
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While building lasting partnerships with customers and channel partners, the Account Manager is responsible for driving sales at existing accounts and new business development within territory assignment. This remote position comprises a majority of business activity based in the United States’ Midwest & Great Lakes regions and requires significant travel (~50%) throughout the assigned territory.
Responsibilities:
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Drive revenue growth while achieving profit goals.
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Obtain new business by selling new customers and/or products.
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Manage existing and expand customer accounts.
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Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
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Identify and meet or exceed customer needs
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Comprehensively engage with key departments such as Purchasing, Operations, and R&D within the account.
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Conduct regular business reviews with clients to ensure ongoing satisfaction and discover potential areas for further collaboration.
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Identify new prospects and assess product needs while supporting product development and research ideas.
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Develop account plans to outline strategic initiatives, sales goals, and action items for each key client.
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Communicate internally, market developments, competitive activity, and customer interaction via call reports and monthly reports.
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Manage and maintaining CRM to updated status – pipeline opportunities, prospects and account plans facilitating effective business decisions.
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Willingness to travel as required to meet with clients and attend industry events.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum
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Highly organized, proactive professional
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Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, business, or a related field. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in account management, sales, or business development, preferably within the chemical industry.
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Proven track record of managing B2B accounts and driving sales growth.
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Proficient in CRM software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools.
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Excellent communication skills both written and verbal including the ability to motivate, negotiate and make presentations.
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The Account Manager must possess the ability and willingness to travel to customer locations using approved means of transportation, including but not limited to driving, flying, and taking the train.
Preferred
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Experience in the HI&I and or Personal Care industry.
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Technical background to complement selling skills.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Chemical Operator performs various duties related to the production and distribution of products made at Catexel Nease. This position is an entry level position where training is critical and constant as you work toward understanding the process in order to troubleshoot process problems, ensuring timely and quality production.
KEY FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
• Follows all safety rules and regulations – wears appropriate PPE
• Follows directions and meets deadlines as instructed by shift supervisor
• Communicates process problems and completion of duties to shift supervisor
• Performs housekeeping details as needed
• Follows ISO 9001 compliance
• Ensures proper communication at shift change
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPED:
• Loading/Unloading Bulk Tank Trucks
• Loading/Unloading Railcars
• Charging Reactors
• Charging Quenchers/Quenching/Separating
• Washing
• Stripping
• Filter Operation
• Spray Dryer Operation
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Good math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude in dealing with workplace situations
• Maintains a good attendance record.
• Critical thinking and initiative to learn and improve new job skills and functions

JOB SUMMARY:
The Health, Safety, & Environmental Specialist is responsible for coordinating the implementation, maintenance, continuous improvement, and compliance of/with Company standards and governmental regulations.
KEY FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
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Promote a positive safety culture through effective safety awareness and incentive programs.
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Ensure the plant site maintains continuous state of compliance with company Health Regulatory and Environmental (HRE) standards and applicable government regulations.
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Compile and submit all applicable regulatory reports.
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Develop, administer, and implement site-specific HRE standards and programs to position the site as a best-in-class organization.
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Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste activities and shipments to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulation and company standards.
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Deliver training and coaching on HRE programs to establish clear understanding and engagement by all site employees.
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Assist with investigation of all HSE related incidents utilizing specific tools to determine root cause and identify actions to prevent recurrence. Assist with implementation and completion of corrective actions, including corrective actions developed from other site incidents.
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Participate in the site emergency response team (ERT) has the tools, skills and knowledge and assist in responding to site HSE emergencies.
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Facilitate site Contractor Safety program to reduce risk associated with construction and trade contactor activity.
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Coordinate HRE Programs related to training, risk reduction and improvement projects.
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Participate in all PHAs (Process Hazard Analyses) and HSE Committee Meetings.
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Backup coverage for site HSE Manager as required.
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Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs max at times
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While performing duties of this job, the employee will sit, walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders to complete tasks daily.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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BS or MS in Environmental Sciences/HSE Field
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Strong HSE Regulatory knowledge and expertise (EPA, OSHA, DOT) required in chemical industry.
• Experience with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, and job hazard analysis is desired.
• Strong technical ability is desired – computer systems experience, ability to learn
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Ability to influence where direct lines of authority do not exist.
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Ability and willingness to flex work hours on occasion to support the site needs, including night and weekend hours.
TITLE OF POSITION: Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist
REPORTS TO: Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) Manager
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary Non-Exempt