Research, design, and develop processes to optimize productivity and workflow.
Product scale-up from R&D into Production. Create and develop new product procedures, and make modifications as necessary for current products.
Assist in formulation, manufacturing process development, and scale-up of products from lab to production.
Oversee the implementation of current and new processes and procedures.
Collect and analyze data to find improvements and new innovations in the process.
Working with R&D and QC to help establish QC parameters necessary for quality control of new products, and improve/adjust QC parameters of current products as necessary.
Prepare batch formula in coordination with the production scheduling department.
Work to minimize and or eliminate product variation thus improving quality and reducing scrap/rework.
Investigate and troubleshoot problems that arise from customer complaints, processes, procedures, and/or operations of new and current products.
Provide manufacturing support and troubleshooting.
Provide day-to-day manufacturing and quality support including observation of first-time production runs, root cause investigation of off-spec production batches and development of sustainable corrective actions.
Contribute to the development of health and safety standards, and promote/support the implementation of ISO standards.
Hands-on work with plant equipment, chemicals, and machinery.
Communicate ideas and findings to the Production Manager and colleagues. Work together to implement process modifications and new approaches.
Using excellent written and verbal communication skills develop professional relationships with all departments involved in product manufacturing.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK EXPERIENCE
5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
BS in Chemistry or Engineering, MS degree a plus.
Statistical Process Control and Root Cause Analysis experience.
High commitment to safety.
Demonstrated ability to work with others in a team setting.
Must be collaborative, teamplayer, but also be able to lead as necessary.
Strong verbal and written skills.
Must be comfortable wearing a hardhat/steel toes PPE everyday.
Strong analytical, technical and strategic thinking skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and develop sustainable corrective actions.