About this role
POSITION OVERVIEW
Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world-scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of our customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution with five manufacturing facilities in the United States.
TARGETED OUTCOMES
- Lead a safe operations area utilizing Absolute Zero safety principles.
- Analyze opportunities and develop plans to achieve maximum possible improvements (Entitlement) in safety, quality, and operating performance.
- Drive operational implementation of A2E.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the companies zero-incident safety culture through safe work practices and personal engagement
- Maintains the site logistics loading calendar
- Communicates with the planning group and external logistics group to address changes with the schedule
- Communicates with Site Logistics for arrivals of live load assets
- Inspects trailers as they arrive and during daily lot checks: (DOT inspections, road worthiness)
- Performs material goods Issue transactions in SAP
- Prepares Bill of Laden for material shipments in SAP
- Manages COAs for shipments
- Posts production in SAP
- Tracks, prepares, and distributes all material transportation paper work.
- Validates seals and bulk tags on departing assets
- Checks assets into site database
- Ensures loading and offloading movements are entered into site database
- Tracks departures into site
- Correctly assign assets to shipment numbers
- Send correct assets to loading spots
- Ensure all paperwork is correct and complete at the end of shift
Logistics Coordinator
- Complete end of shift handoff to next coordinator
- Attend daily conference calls with production and management
TEAM
- Logistics Supervisor
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Excellent computer skills necessary for success in this role
- Ability to work well independently and without direct supervision (on off shifts)
- Strong sense of ownership and a drive to improve existing systems and processes by creative & innovative approaches.
- Strong organizational and time management skills required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- ERP transactional experience
- SAP knowledge preferred, but not required
- Proven success as member of a cross functional team
- Commitment to plant safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene practices
- Excellent oral and written communications
- Ability to multitask
- Have professionalism at all times with drivers
- 3 years of Logistics experience preferred
- Knowledge of quality systems (ISO:9001) and requirements – able to ensure consistency of operations within the established quality system guidelines.
At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.
About Us
Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics focused on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. We are a fully integrated material solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.
Our global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances, and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and the success of our customers and our communities.
Why work at Ascend?
Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values: OARS.
Our OARS values shape how we work, lead, and grow together. We take ownership, stay accountable, operate reliably, and support one another to deliver results safely and consistently. Through clear expectations, empowered decision-making, intentional communication, and continuous feedback, we create a culture built on action, visibility, and shared success.
Together, OARS gives us a shared language and clear direction. These values guide our decisions, shape priorities and set expectations as we move forward – aligned, focused and committed to creating performance materials that improve lives today and inspire a better tomorrow.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.