JOB DESCRIPTION



Summary:


Provides technical support for plant operations including Process Development, Process Control, Recovery Development, and Quality Analysis.


Minimum Requirements:

4-year chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering required.

3-5 years of production batch processing support experience.

Paints and coating experience desired.


Physical Requirements:


Lifting up to 50 pounds; exposure to chemicals including but not limited to: Amines, Polyamides, Isocyanates, Epoxies, Alkyds, Acrylics, and certain inorganic compounds.

Personal protective equipment would be utilized.

Must pass annual respirator medical evaluation and pulmonary function test as required by OSHA.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to stand for up to four hours regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects over 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include 20/20 vision, with or without correction, close vision, distance vision, color vision, full peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Any function may be performed for up to four hours with no breaks.


Essential Functions:

• Monitors and collaborates with R&D where necessary to modify production processes for existing products to improve consistency, quality and reduce cost.
  
  
• Collaborates with R&D on process development for new products at the facility.
• Implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and develop and reviews process documentation, technical specifications, and operating procedures.
  
  Provides training on formulation, materials handling, processing, and quality.
• Monitors plant operating metrics to identify cost, quality, and cycle time problem areas.
• Develops recovery plans for off-specification, obsolete, and problem finished goods.
• Monitors along with QC the consistency of production using SQC, SPC, or other appropriate techniques.
  
  Investigates Quality issues at the facility and adjusts processes to eliminate the issue.
• Collaborates with operations manager on modification of equipment and processes to reduce cost, and improve efficiency and quality.
• Conducts research through industry and vendor contacts on new processing methods and new equipment.
• Take an active role in hazard recognition and injury prevention by following all safety rules & regulations and report all injuries and incidents to your supervisor.
• Follow all environmental rules and regulations to ensure hazardous materials and waste are managed in an environmentally responsible manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Commit to the Company's safety and quality programs.