Administrative Representative

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals fibers and plastics committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America Europe and Asia we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles cleaner energy advanced medical devices and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety sustainability and customer success we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact.

The Administrative representative is responsible for administrative tasks data entry logistical arrangements and monitoring to support unit operations functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Indirect material inventories through administering requisitioning and interfacing with Contract Managers and Suppliers
• Upon request schedule the delivery of supply chemicals to ensure uninterrupted operations and escalate if there are delays
• Ensure that all customer shipments are on time and within specifications
• Issue Certificate of Analysis in units that ship products
• Enter requisitions reservations and field change orders (FCOs) and invoices for various equipment services and indirect material
• Prepare monthly production/raw material balances to supply to accounting with appropriate information for monthly accounting closure and preparation of unit cost report
• Generate monthly Utilities and Environmental Close reports
• Edit Revise and Track Progress for Unit Standard Operation Procedures
• Issue MOCs when necessary for procedural updates
• Perform the following administrative duties (by example):
  - Collect receipts to create and submit expense reports per Ascend policy

• Maintain Operations information files (OIFs) per the record retention policy and regulatory requirements

- Order Office Supplies

- Maintain Office Equipment

- Miscellaneous administrative tasks to support unit operations; including but not limited to maintaining
computer based training (CBTs) recognition Support maintaining SharePoint filing managing IT
requests booking travel as needed

- Provide unit personnel with picklists certificates of authenticity (COAs) safety data sheets (SDSs) and any other relevant shipping paperwork

• Coordinate catering for events as requested

• Support unit shutdowns turnarounds and outages as needed e.g ordering meals managing purchase orders from vendors etc.
• Provide customers with bills of landing (BOLs) COAs and any other relevant shipping paperwork
• Perform daily Goods Issued for any outgoing shipments and Goods Received for any incoming shipments
• Maintain ISO Railcar Fleet IBC etc. tracking systems
• Other duties as assigned

TEAM

• Reports to: Production Leader
• Team Members: Unit Members

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Education - High school diploma or GED; Associates degree preferred
• Required Years of Experience: A minimum of 2 years of applicable experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

Technical Skills:

• Working experience supporting chemical plant operations; process understanding
• Ability to become familiar with ESSH guidelines and regulatory/compliance as these pertain to the job

Computer Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (MSWord MS Excel Outlook).
• SAP experience highly preferred

Communication/Facilitation Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interface effectively with internal personal and external vendors / customers

Initiative/Self-Direction

• Self-motivated ability to learn role and take on new tasks are needed
• Good time management practices and skills
• Ability to handle a high volume of work
• Good organization practices and skills
• Results-oriented
• Trouble-shooting capabilities
• Display a safety mindset

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.

Skills Summary:

About Us:

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 customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company our people do big things and make big decisions often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big meaningful waysall within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 66 value chain creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone everywhere every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation led by Ascend employees supports Ascend families in times of need provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesnt only apply to the marketplace it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E our continuous improvement program guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. Youll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesnt mean simply working quickly it means critical thinking creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We dont accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments sites and geography. This means you wont be boxed into a single role at Ascend you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people our customers and our communities.

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.