Chemist I Process Control

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Position: Chemist I Process Control Department: Quality Control

Location: Amelia, OH Supervisor Title: Technical Manager

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE :

The Process Control Chemist will oversee and guide activities throughout the dispersion manufacturing process, ensuring excellence in all facets crucial to product quality. This role plays a pivotal role in strategizing production flow, maintaining batch operating guides critical for manufacturing efficiencies and meeting product quality metrics. The position requires cross-functional collaboration with scheduling, purchasing, QC, production leads, and maintenance/engineering.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Scheduling reviews for preemptive process control implementations
• Monitor’s individual batch processes and operator batch making practices. Identifies causes of non-conformances and recommends corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Maintains batch operating guide (BOG).
• Assist Production Supervisors and Scheduler in scheduling product through the plant.
• Reviews test results of in-process and finished batches as needed.
• Maintains calibration status on specific process equipment.
• Update computer files relating to product specific process data (SPC analysis).
• Works cross-functionally to trouble-shoot and identifying process, equipment, raw materials inputs.
• Utilizes SAP for production trending, lot and shipment histories, and complaint investigations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in Chemistry, Chem Eng or another science related degree
• 1-2 year’s experience in chemical, pigment, dispersion industry, or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact courteously with internal and external teams while ensuring interaction is clear and direct. Ability to recognize the appropriate style, level of detail, and message to manufacturing and quality leads.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and work under pressure within schedules to meet immediate production needs and scheduling deadlines.
• This role requires excellent leadership skills.
• Strong math, analytical and computer skills (MS Office, SAP, Access).

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: 5 day 40hr OT required at times

Benefits

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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