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Operations Research Analyst Req #1714 9 Peach Tree Hill Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Monday, July 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM | Expires Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM 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. Operations Research Analyst An Operations Research Analyst wanted by Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. in Livingston, New Jersey.
Job duties:
Apply mathematical modeling and statistical analysis to optimize petrochemical manufacturing performance under engineering and operational constraints. Analyze production, maintenance, and inventory system-level datasets from ERP systems such as AS400 to enhance operational reliability and cost performance. Establish predictive and reliable statistical modeling of rotating and stationary mechanical assets by evaluating maintenance records and operating conditions to enhance equipment lifecycle performance. Develop asset damage mechanisms and corrosion analysis to support risk-based inspection and mechanical integrity management. Develop predictive and forecasting models to support production scheduling, maintenance optimization, and supply chain coordination under volatile operational conditions. Conduct optimization modeling of process modifications, maintenance strategies, and capital investments using cost-benefit analysis to support data-driven decision-making. Design enterprise-level KPI statistical models to optimize production efficiency and operational risk across integrated manufacturing systems. Optimize enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by applying statistical process analysis and predictive modeling to improve mechanical integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational consistency. Conduct enterprise-level decision-making by validating predictive and optimization models, ensuring data integrity across maintenance and operations systems, and maintaining regulatory and business alignment. Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to integrate mechanical and process systems into quantitative frameworks for operational improvement.
Salary:
$100,921.27 per year
Benefits:
401(k) & 401(k) matching, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off.
Education, Experience, and Skill/Knowledge Requirements:
Master's degree in Operations Research or Data Science Must have at least One (1) year of experience in quantitative data analysis and supply chain Must have knowledge of ERP, supply chain KPI, Python, data management, statistical inference, R, big data, SQL, Spark, Hadoop MapReduce, relational database, sampling techniques, Random Forest Models, Clustering, Anomaly Detection, K-means, machine learning, Logistic Regression, Neural Networks, Time Series, nonlinear optimization, Stochastic Programming, data mining, visualization, Power BI, Tableau Please send resume to employment_corp@fpcusa.
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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 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 Job Details Job Family SP Job Function E Pay Type Salary Hiring Rate 100,921.27 USD Scan this QR code and apply! Download 9 Peach Tree Hill Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039, USA
