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Job Description

Specialty Minerals Inc., an international, research-based, mining, minerals, and chemical company, has an opening for an Administrative Assistant to the Plant Manager at its plant in Ashdown, AR.  The plant is on the site of Domtar Paper Mill.

The successful candidate will be responsible for administrative duties which include data entry/extraction into various systems: Oracle, logistics software, Kronos, Lotus Notes databases, MsOffice, etc.  Candidate will act as a liaison with the team, corporate support groups, vendors/contractors, and customer(s) as needed.  This position will function as a main coordinator for raw materials â€" logistics tracking, conversion of plant capacities/utilization to lead times, frequent communication with team/Supply Chain. In addition, the candidate will exercise clerical and/or facilitation duties for Environmental/Safety/Quality roles as necessary, working with centralized expertise.  Functioning under Operational Excellence, this position will provide assistance with operations tasks as necessary. Must have the ability to travel for training, development, and possible remote plant coverage

Job Requirements

Qualifications include advanced skill levels/ability to adapt in Windows using MS Office Suite, Oracle, databases, Maintenance software, Lotus Notes, and others.  Candidate must possess basic PC troubleshooting skills in order to work independently/remote.    We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with a sense of urgency, and a thirst for learning.  Candidates must be able to multi-task, exercise creativity, possess exceptional organizational skills, and work effectively in a team-based environment.  Understanding of operations in a batch, continuous flow environment a plus and must have willingness to learn outside the office areas of the plant.

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package (Life, Short/Long Term Disability, Health/Dental/Vision insurance and much more) plus the opportunity to work as part of an empowered team in a challenging position.  This plant is on a journey to a Lean Manufacturing environment.  Knowledge of Lean fundamentals a definite plus. 

Please send resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé], fax 610-882-8629 or mail to Human Resources –

Paper PCC, Specialty Minerals Inc., 35 Highland Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18017.  No phone calls please.

More information at www.mineralstech.com.   EOE