Job Description

Purpose of Position

Responsible for the management and coordination of the Quality Control and Process Engineering functions.

Key Accountabilities

• Direct supervision of Process Engineer.
• Support plant level ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 programs.
• Interface with Corporate Research and Development personnel
• Process Safety responsibilities
• Dual partnership of CAPEX projects with Plant Engineer
• Heavy involvement with Process Hazard Analysis(PHA), and Management of Change(MOC).
• Interaction with plant operation personnel and operators in regards to new products and/or processes.
• Knowledge of Phenolics Chemistry and Technology a Plus
• Improve the effectiveness of internal systems; increasing efficiency and reducing administrative overhead
• Report regularly on key aspects of the business, in accordance with routine and ad-hoc reporting requirements
• Provide relevant technical information to Operations staff to enable proper operation and maintenance of initiative plans and processes that minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital
• Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas
• Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest plant quality concepts and process engineering.
• Other duties as assigned

Key Dimensions

• Ability to deal effectively with employees
• Strong organization and follow through skills
• Sound judgment and reasoning skills

Experience, Know How, Skills, Personality

• Experience in manufacturing environment a plus
• Attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker with project management experience
• Knowledge of SAP a plus
• Knowledge and Experience with Process Control and in particular Delta V
• Process Safety Management experience

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree required, Chemical Engineer Preferred
• 6 plus years of experience in a high production environment.
• 10 years experience in manufacturing, with 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience.