PILOT PLANT ADMINISTRATOR

I. POSITION OBJECTIVE The Administrator for the Pilot Plant oversees and coordinates plant-wide transactions with various departments, including Accounting, Texas GMO, ISC, NJ PSM, and Purchasing (both local and NJ), ensuring seamless collaboration and operational alignment. The Administrator is responsible for maintaining a safe and compliant working environment that adheres to all environmental, health, and safety regulatory and company standards. This role involves analyzing and maintaining operational data, monitoring product inventories and ensuring adherence to policies and processes across the Pilot Plant. II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Project Management Support: Take ownership of planning, coordinating, and overseeing projects for the Pilot Plant production units. Independently track project progress, and implement solutions to ensure timely execution. Act as the primary point of contact for management and employees, delivering regular updates and recommendations to align projects with strategic goals. Cost Analysis: Lead efforts to analyze and control expenditures for the Pilot Plant leveraging monthly cost analysis reports to identify deviations and inefficiencies. Collaborate with management to define budgetary requirements, and ensure alignment with financial objectives. Production & Inventory Management: Manage daily production updates and align production plans with Operations and NJ Marketing guidance. Monitor Pilot Plant inventory to recommend production rate adjustments and coordinate downgrades based on marketing needs. Arrange railcar shipments and maintenance to ensure efficient material flow and operational reliability. KPI Tracking : Ensure the Pilot Plant Production units meet its performance goals by analyzing and managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Develop comprehensive reports and tools to track progress on MOC assignments, recommendation reports, B1 projects, and actions. Act as a liaison across departments—including Operations, Maintenance, PSM, and E&HS—to streamline communication and maintain accountability for on-time deliverables. Proactively address overdue tasks and realign priorities as needed. Policy Compliance: Serve as an advocate of company policy, ensuring adherence to ISO standards and compliance with regulatory, quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements. Take the lead in identifying and addressing compliance gaps, collaborating with employees to resolve issues efficiently. Oversee controlled document management to maintain conformity with company and regulatory standards. THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total Housekeeping Maintenance program. Emphasize “Nothing Touch Ground” program and “No Visual Pollution” program. Maintain the plant in like new condition. Census Governance: In conjunction with NJ Accounting and Departmental Management Team, analysis and monitoring of census totals to ensure accuracy in accordance with MCA approved Census/Organizational Chart totals on a quarterly/yearly basis. III. QUALIFICATIONS A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA 1. Previous Related Experience Required A minimum of one (1) to five (5) years of experience in cost management, budgeting and consumption analysis, dependent on education. Experience working within the Petrochemical industry preferred. 2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job • Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Adobe. • Knowledge of WebSmart and AS400 (preferred) • Proficient in business writing and skilled in effective interpersonal communication • Basic problem-solving skill • Knowledge of Dayforce system (preferred) 3. Education High school diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of five (5) years of direct job-related experience is required; or an Associate’s degree with three (3) years of direct job-related experience required; or a Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of direct job-related experience is required. 4. Other Certification/Training Required • Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire. • Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.