Job Title: Production Specialist
Location: Charleston, SC
Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
Salary: $41,600-$44,720 DOE

Position Summary
The Production Specialist plays a key role in supporting Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Production Operations, and Raw Material Quality. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance, maintaining product quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Follow all company procedures related to quality management and safety.
• Maintain accurate and complete measurement reports and documentation.
• Perform proper testing of new and recertified materials to verify conformance with specifications.
• Provide product service, maintenance, and optimization in cooperation with the QC team (local and global).

Production Support

• Follow the daily workload and priority list established by the QC Group Leader.
• Maintain and ensure proper calibration and condition of equipment and instruments.
• Support formulation optimization, application engineering, and reduction of waste and emissions.
• Maintain QC cards, samples, and related records.

Customer & Supplier Interaction

• Assist with prompt and effective handling of customer complaints in coordination with Sales and other internal teams.
• Interact professionally with external partners, including raw material suppliers.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal departments and global teams.

Lean Management / 5S

• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient workspace.
• Identify and report safety concerns, workflow issues, or opportunities for process improvement.
• Actively participate in Lean and 5S initiatives.
• Support special projects as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform duties beyond those listed to support company goals.

Qualifications
Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field preferred.

Experience & Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with SAP software preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures and instructions.

Training Requirements

• Hazardous waste training required within 6 months of hire and annually thereafter per SCHWMR R.61-79.262.17 regulations.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including to locations requiring proof of vaccination.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions safely and consistently in alignment with ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
• Regular, punctual attendance is required.
• Frequent walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Exposure to fumes and hazardous chemicals.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and pass annual fit testing.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to speak clearly, listen effectively, and communicate by phone.