QC / Plant Support Chemist (Hammarsdale)
| Location | Hammarsdale, South Africa |
| Date Posted | December 16, 2022 |
| Category |
Agriculture
|
| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | ZAR |
Description
Our client, a well-established Manufacturing company, based in Hammarsdale, is looking to fill the position of QC / Plant Support Chemist.
Purpose:
Supervise the daily running of the Quality Control Laboratory, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources. Providing technical expertise and support to the plant through regular analysis of process and test data plus good collaboration with the Process Engineer, thereby justifying recommendations in striving for continuous improvements and migrating towards a quality assurance operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain a superior standard of HSE and 5S consistent with Company and Statutory requirements.
- Active participation and engagement in HSE duties in contributing to a zero LTA site.
- Lead and promote Lean methodology and 8W programs to drive positive change.
- Ensure ISO certification systems are maintained and fully supported.
- Ensure efficient running of the Quality Control Laboratory with optimal utilisation of resources to support a lean plant operation.
- Ensure consistent and regular statistical analysis of data as a contribution to continuous improvement of plant operating processes and right first time.
- Work closely with key stakeholders, to identify quality problems and offer innovative technical solutions through thorough and methodical evaluation of data and process information.
- Play an instrumental role in transferring plant to plant technology, by collaborating with the local Process Engineer and international counterparts to ensure a seamless transition.
- Compilation and submission of monthly reports on or before the stipulated deadline.
- Fully support the migration from Quality Control to Quality Assurance through a detailed formulated Site Quality Plan.
- Active involvement in investigation of customer complaints and submission of responses within the best timeline.
- Undertake projects as dictated by evolving business requirements.
- Communicating and collaborating with international counterparts to adopt and implement best practices.
- Document and motivate annual budgetary requirements.
- Lead, develop and inspire a small team to deliver best results.
- Constantly explore new and innovative ways to reduce material and process waste. Ensure responsible handling and disposal of waste in line with company protocol.
- Comply and adhere to principles of Process Safety Management, reporting any abnormalities within your immediate role and all other associated operational activities.
Experience:
- Polymer development.
- Plant batch processing.
- Experience of working in the chemical industry in a Production Plant or in a relevant field.
- Experience in data recording, monitoring and reporting skills.
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
Qualifications and Training:
- Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Chemistry degree as minimum
- Sound knowledge of laboratory safety
- Experience in a chemical laboratory
- In-depth knowledge of resin chemistry
- OHS Training.