If you are ambitious, self-motivated, hardworking and a team player and interested in growing your career with an International FMCG business, please read through our job opportunity.
Key Purpose:
To be the link between R&D and operations in the implementation of new formulations in the workplace. To work alongside Blenders to ensure a smooth and successful process and to raise and drive process improvements.
Key Activities:
* To work closely with the R&D Team and the Blending team to improve ways of working, Right First Time and Trial production Runs.
* To carry out laboratory and pilot plant work as part of projects agreed with line management.
* To provide process support to the blending team.
* Preparation of samples for the appropriate external testing for all formulation developments
* Organise monthly production technical meetings to discuss current projects and encourage good communication.
* Using laboratory knowledge to proactively suggest areas for improvement.
* To support development colleagues in other work as required.
* Willingness to undertake the necessary training activities.
* To ensure compliance on an individual and departmental level of Company Health and Safety Policy, Procedures, Standards and Regulations at all times.
Key Result Areas:
* Will relate directly to the above activities.
* Consistency and quality of laboratory work will result in department meeting relevant KPI’s.
* Deliver projects on time, meeting customer and internal targets, at agreed variable and production costs.
* All developments can be produced within our factories using agreed methodologies and to agreed efficiency of physical, chemical and process standards.
* Products meet legislative (including IP) and safety standards specified for products.
Relevant and Quantifiable Measures:
* Responsible for conformance to budget within specific area
* Responsible for improving right for time on batch testing.
Behavioural Competencies / Personal Characteristics:
* Organised and able to work to deadlines
* Chemical awareness
* Accuracy of testing and results reporting
* Results driven and motivated
* Good communication skills
* Confidence to make suggestions on continuous improvements
* Ability to communicate complex technical/Legal matters in an explicit and comprehensive way
* Strong quality and safety mind
* Process minded approach. Good organiser
* Ability to set up and to maintain SOP’s and procedures
* Propose solutions and improvements
* Pragmatism
* Accurate, fast and flexible execution of the different tasks
* Agility & adaptability
Technical Competencies & Qualifications:
Role Specific
* Degree calibre in a science or related subject
* Able to handle a fast working environment and change management
* Has an understanding of material and component, structure, characteristics and blending properties. Can provide advice on suitability and “fit for purpose” aspects and influence the final choice of components.
* Understands and can apply project management principles and processes, ensures that the project meets deadlines, quality, customer and budget standards.
* A confident communicator with the abilities to adapt his/her style to meet the needs of different audiences.
* Strong facilitation skills with the ability to mentor colleagues through process and procedural transformation and skills development.
* Resilient with ability to prioritise and deliver to tough deadlines.
* Attention to detail, well organised, self-motivated, good team member.
SAP
* Has a thorough knowledge of the relevant SAP transactions and processes.
Customer Service
* Works collaboratively with internal/external customers to ensure the long-term success of relationships.
* Anticipates requirements, taking action and making recommendations, which align McBride business needs with those of the customers.
* Creates a working environment based around satisfying the needs of customers.
* Challenges and changes ways of working/services to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those provided incorporating customers’ feedback into strategic improvements.
* Ensures customer complaints or problems are resolved promptly and satisfactorily.
Policies, Procedures and Standards
* Supports the development and implementation of policies, procedures and standards for approval and application at the functional level.
* Input into establishing systems to monitor, audit and control adherence to policies and standards across the business.
* Briefs and trains others in the use of policies, procedures and standards throughout the business.
* Provides advice and guidance on the application of policies, procedures and standards.
* Monitors performance against standards, identifying and taking appropriate action when they are being met or maintained, setting an example for others.