Development and QC Chemist

Job Description:

Development and QC Chemist

Line Manager: Managing Director

Summary of Duties:

• This is an onsite role based in Featherstone, West Yorkshire supporting production and resolve any technical issues relating to production


• To investigate any customer complaints and support Resincoat’s ISO 9001 process


• To develop Resincoat’s product portfolio, improving the brand offering \& introducing new products to the range

To complete research projects set by the Managing Director which will improve our product range, quality and cost controls. Obtain accreditation for specific products and co\-ordinate the controlled release of new products.

To assist the production team, suggesting new chemicals \& techniques to improve the manufacturing process. To work closely with the Purchasing Controller to actively identify new materials and/or suppliers in order to improve the manufacturing quality and cost base.

To work with the Customer Service Team \& Quality Improvement Manager to ensure the timely closeout of any customer issues. To identify areas for improvement and support our Trustpilot \& Google rankings.

Duties \& Responsibilities:

• Constantly review competitors’ products and ensure that Resincoat are at the forefront of Resin Technology development


• Complete projects set by the Managing Director in a timely controlled manner to ensure that any changes introduced are technically competent and support the business requirements


• Work with the Technical Manager to review the batch data and ensure that all products manufactured meet the required specification.


• Review and update batch cards to ensure manufacturing documentation remains accurate and aligned with current production processes


• Upload and maintain new formulations within OrderWise to support continued production and operational efficiency


• Assist with training the production team


• Liaise with external companies to organise accreditation for specified products


• Work with the Managing Director to develop in house techniques for testing products


• Liaise with the Customer relations team and ensure that all complaints requiring technical input are dealt with efficiently


• To ensure the highest safety standards are always employed


• Carry out daily quality testing of products as they come off the production line


• Work with the Purchasing Controller to hold regular meetings with raw material suppliers, negotiating better prices and identifying new material opportunities


• To be an ambassador of Resincoats ISO system supporting the introduction \& maintenance of the system and carry out audits as per the audit schedule


• To propose ways in which Resincoat’s process may be improved to make the company more efficient and profitable

• To have a safety focused approach to work at all times


• A questioning approach is needed in this role, to constantly challenge existing operational procedures/processes


• To be capable of understanding Resin systems that are used commercially namely Epoxy \& Polyurethanes


• To be confident to suggest routes to improving our resin products technically


• To be cost focused and be capable of analysing Resincoat’s products and suggest ways to improve margin on all products


• To introduce new testing equipment which will be used to further quality test our products


• To communicate with the customer service team any findings relating to an order whether it be advice or relaying findings from investigations


• Ability to present written information in a structured and balanced way appropriate to the needs of the reader


• Comfortable numerically and be confident to follow risk assessments, COSHH risk assessments and follow written and verbal instruction accurately


• Can do attitude


• Comfortable and at ease talking with customers and suppliers


• Experience in a chemical production/industry environment preferred


• Excel competent


• Degree level of education


• Willing to travel and occasionally work unsocial hours


• Strong work ethic, attention to detail is essential


• Prepared to work on site, remotely and unsupervised with clients

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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