At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Technical Advisor in Croydon, PA. 

Job Summary:
You will serve in a vital role for Site Logistics, utilizing process knowledge, technical expertise, and site logistics experience to assist, teach and coach site logistics personnel. you will also focus on troubleshooting process or equipment issues, improving process performance, and increasing site logistics reliability. Typically responsible for a small facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as a technical/process subject matter resource in the assigned site logistics area.
• Performs or assists in process related root cause or failure analysis. Leverages and communicates the results to operate site logistics personnel for learning purposes. Ensures thorough and timely pre-investigations occur.
• Works with continuous improvement and site logistics resources to identify, implement and sustain improvements relating to area of expertise.
• Develops and maintain site logistics process training material content and qualification assessments.
• Maintains a high involvement in the formal training process and qualification of team members on site logistics process.
• Develops a strong partnership with the site logistics activity coordinator/gate keeper and provides back up to these roles, as needed.
• Maintains “on call” status for plant unplanned events, emergencies and advising.
• Owns and coaches' others on the effective use of logbook, focusing on quality of information entered and appropriate note type/stamp utilization.
• Participates in available Technical Advising role networks to improve personal effectiveness and leveraging of best practices.
• Creates, reviews, modifies and approves operational procedures to ensure sound operating discipline.
• Partners closely with the site logistics staff to resolve problems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure site logistic goals are achieved. Mentors' new production staff as they on-board and train.
• Works closely with Activity Coordinators to identify and prioritize maintenance work and operation activities.
• Owns department-level procedures and leads improvements and modifications to these procedures via the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• As required, participates on and leads teams in his/her area of accountability. 
• Prepares and issues safe work permits for logistics related activities.
• Acts as a role model for strong Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) and operating discipline behaviors with the intent of helping to drive safe behaviors amongst team members.
• Understands and applies Life Critical Standards in the field.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to be on-call
• Must have a current, valid US driver’s license
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process

Physical Requirements:

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
• Wear and use respirators. 
• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Work in tight or closed-in spaces.
• Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP experience.
• 5 or more years of operations/logistics experience.
• An associate’s degree in relevant field OR 4+ years military experience is preferred. 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills are required. 
• Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.
• A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.
   

Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.