Our client is an International manufacturer of a range of polymer based products including paints, coatings, adhesives, road marking, plastics and construction products. They are expanding their production facilities and are looking for an experienced technologist. A wide ranging role you will be responsible for a small team, supporting NPD, QC and production.
Summary:
Development and Quality Control of Products
New Product Creation and Existing Product Modification:
Develop innovative products and modify existing ones to meet the specific needs of new markets and countries.
Cost Reduction:
Implement strategies to reduce production costs while maintaining or improving product quality.
Responsibilities:
Team Management and Leadership
Manage a small team and actively participate in the management team.
Provide technical advice to the production team to ensure the highest quality final product.
Involve in continuous improvement initiatives and participate in defect investigation and root cause analysis.
Quality Control and Product Development
Support quality control of existing and new products on-site.
Modify existing products, primarily cold plastics, with some hot plastics, to suit new markets and countries.
Develop new products and support the global sales of all our products.
Monitor and control the production process through in-process checks and monitoring.
Customer Relations and Support
Address customer problems and travel to customer sites to help rectify issues.
Conduct new product evaluations, testing, and optimization.
Perform on-site demonstrations as required.
Field Trials and Supplier Coordination
Conduct new product trials with local authorities and certifying bodies.
Meet with raw material suppliers to evaluate new materials.
Engage in site testing and development of our products.
Sustainability and Innovation
Design and bring new products to market within contracting division.
Support and advise on matters of sustainability.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications: Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science or a related discipline.
Knowledge or qualification in polymers, paint, plastic, adhesives, coatings or related area.
Experience in reducing production costs.
Ability to work with dual liquid components.
Ideally trained in Colour Development and Lean Product Management.
Experience or interest in mechanical engineering.
Personal Characteristics:
Willingness to travel for business.
Excellent communication skills.
Commitment to continuous self-development.
Enthusiastic, effective, passionate, and productive.
Approachable and authentic, valuing genuine relationships with colleagues and customers.
Project management abilities.
A proactive attitude, persistence, and resilience.
Prepared to train as a trainer for product certification.
Our client is a first class company, who offer the opportunity for career development and to be a key influencer in product development and the direction of the company.
Relocation assistance is available