Purpose of the role – To develop productivity and process improvements within the mill across a range of subject areas including process chemistry, quality, and environmental compliance. The working hours of the role will be Monday to Thursday 08.30-17.00 & Fridays 08.30 – 15.00 with salary paying up to £42,000.
Personal specification –
Required
· Degree or equivalent in chemistry, chemical engineering, paper science or another relevant subject.
· Minimum of three years Industry experience in a processing or production facility.
· Excellent analytical skills and confident mathematical abilities
Desirable
· Experience of implementing ISO 9001 and 14001
· Experience of Environmental permitting and working with regulatory agencies
· Process Engineering knowledge.
· Knowledge in Lean/Six Sigma concepts
Safety
* Ensure safe working practices are developed and maintained within area of responsibility and strive towards a goal of zero injuries.
* Perform safety observations and share findings with Mill leadership team.
* Encourage the reporting of close calls.
Main tasks
With your background in chemistry, you will:
* Develop an understanding of the chemistry relevant to the paper making process.
* Work with suppliers to optimise the chemical additions to the process.
* Keep abreast of developments and look for products, suppliers and controls which may enhance the mill’s products and performance, carrying out rigorous trials to develop a business case.
* Contribute to fulfilling our obligations under COSHH by assessing new chemicals on introduction, carrying out COSHH risk assessments and maintaining the chemical inventory.
* Be the legionella deputy Responsible Person, carrying out routine monitoring and other tasks as part of the Legionella Control System, working with external service providers as appropriate.
You will take a key role in maintaining our Environmental and Quality Management Systems by:
* Participating in investigations arising from process non-conformities, customer complaints, environmental incidents
* Carrying out internal auditing programmes,
* Progressing corrective and preventive actions from audit findings, environmental incidents, and customer complaints
* ensuring systems are in place and records are kept up to date.
* writing, updating, and communicating policies and procedures.
* Carrying out waste due diligence checks and maintaining records
* Monitoring progress against objectives and targets
* Participating in plant process improvement projects including both quality and environmental continuous improvement projects
* Identifying manufacturing best practices and good ideas to improve productivity.
Measurables
* Productivity targets
* KPI’s including but not limited to Environmental performance, Quality, Production volume, scrap, set-ups, and minor stops