Administrator - Communications

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

I. POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Administrator is responsible for internal and external communications and supports the Communications Department Manager and communications functions. This role oversees communications initiatives, ensuring accurate messaging, professional representation, and timely
delivery across all platforms.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Public Engagement & Hosting: Serve as the face of Formosa Plastics for customer visits, events and tours inside a chemical plant environment, such as a control room. Plan, coordinate, and lead presentations and engagements, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience. Support the Communications Manager in planning major public-facing initiatives as needed.
Community & Board Participation: Represent Formosa Plastics on local community boards and at public events. Must be willing to attend evening and weekend community meetings and events, often with limited notice, as a key part of representing Formosa Plastics.
Content Creation & Digital Management: Serve as a photographer, and manage photography, videography, graphic design, and video editing for internal and external communications. Maintain and update content for the intranet, internal digital boards, external website, contractor portal, digital signage, social media, and presentations to ensure accuracy and brand consistency.
Internal & External Communications: Draft, review, and distribute communications including company-wide announcements, operational updates, and event notices. Ensure clarity, appropriateness, and timeliness of messaging for internal and external audiences.
ISO Communications & Compliance: Serve as the ISO Communications Coordinator. Prepare and present communications materials for ISO audits and maintain required documentation, ensuring alignment with Company policies and ISO standards. Support the General Manager’s Office in compliance-related initiatives, such as giving an overview presentation to auditors and attending monthly meetings.
Communications Operations & Coordination: Use Concur to complete expense reports and ensure they are submitted on time. Manage and coordinate significant events, including calendar planning, RSVPs, sponsorships, and table assignments, and employee-focused initiatives such as blood drives. Ensure training modules are assigned and completed by all Communications staff on schedule. Monitor media outlets and compile news clips. Perform these duties with discretion and initiative to ensure communications activities run smoothly and effectively.
Communications & Information Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive company, customer and visitor information with the highest level of discretion and integrity. High level of professionalism and sound judgment when dealing with proprietary company information, preventing unauthorized access or disclosure while maintaining and protecting confidential data.
THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition.

III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
1. Previous Related Experience Required
A minimum of one (1) to five (5) years’ experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related professional field depending on education. Experience in a corporate or petrochemical facility is preferred.

2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Experience using Concur or similar expense reporting/tracking systems
• Graphic design and video editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Content management for websites, intranet platforms, digital signage, and social media
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with AI tools is helpful but not required
• Able to handle unexpected projects and requests, and comfortable with change, as VIP and
customer requests may arise with limited notice.
• Highly organized, efficient, and strong in time management to manage the volume of
internal and external activities
• Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.

3. Education
High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of five (5) years of communications experience required, or Associate’s degree with three (3) years of communications experience preferred, or B.S. degree in Communications or other related field with one (1) year of professional communications experience preferred. Ability to speak and write Mandarin is a plus but not 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.
• Will require ISO training.
• Must participate in the following subject training and pass required certifications.

Check Out Our Benefits

Health Coverage and Perks

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care  

Short-term Disability 

Long-term Disability 

Group Term Life, Dependent and
Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement 
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Work/Life Balance

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off for a balanced life
(Vacation, Sick and Personal Time) 

FlexTime Available 

 Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, 
Cash Balance, Pension Plan