Chemist
Available for exploratory interviews.
Ref: EP21422836
Company classification: Manufacturing / OEM ( Tier 1 & 2) (products, equipment and/or machinery) Industry in: Chemicals Speciality Chemicals - Corrosion Protection | Paints and Coatings | Explosives Highest formal qualification and other: Masters Honours Discipline: Chemistry Years of experience range: e. 11 to 15 years (c. 3 to 5 years management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 551 000 - 650 000, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Setswana, SiSwati, Tswana, Zulu Gender: Male Ethnicity: African/Black Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions nationally (in my country).
I have been working as a professional chemist for the past 15 years. My work experience span from the following industries: petrochemicals, polymers, emulsions, adhesives, paints & coatings, binder’s & dispersants, home and personal care. I am competent in product and process development, optimization and troubleshooting. I am skilled in test method development, equipment commissioning and technical sales support to customers. I have solid interpersonal skills and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
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Primary purpose of current/most recent position:
Product and process optimisation and improvement. Identifying processes for the reduction of manufacturing process waste. Management of the quality control laboratory. Troubleshooting manufacturing processes. Continuous improvement on manufacturing and laboratory processes. Management and coordination of the customer complaints process.
Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:
Smooth operation of the quality control laboratory. Smooth tuning of the manufacturing process. Robust process of the customer complaints management system to ensure customers are satisfied. Compliance of business processes with respect to safety, cost and waste generation.
Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:
I walk the talk and live by rules and policies. A leader who is continuous improvement driven, customer and quality focused, innovative and motivates staff to be confident and realise their full potential.
Ideal business title:
R&D Chemist/Manager, QC Manager and Technical Specialist/Manager.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:
R&D of products and processes, QA/QC of business processes and management of customer relationships.
Skill area of competence:
Product and process development and optimization
Customer complaints management
Technical sales support
Quality department management
Test method development
Equipment commissioning and maintenance
Process continuous improvement
Manufacturing waste management
Career summary:
3 years resins and coatings
2 years adhesives
4 years home and personal care
2 years polymers
2 years petrochemical refinery
What do you absolutely love doing:
Innovation, communication and problem solving. Collecting data and analyzing it to come up with business solutions. Developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies and processes.
Ideal company (culture and values):
Good work culture, good management culture, development opportunities and stable business.
If you are looking for a Chemist, then do get in touch.
Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.
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