Chemist

Metito Chemical Solutions

Function and Scope

To manage and facilitate cost effective production of all Chemicals Division products to include stock
management, raw material requisition, quality control and product formulation whilst adhering to all
applicable legislative, safety and computer data management procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the
employee(s) in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position and the employee may be required to perform additional tasks within reason, at the request of their Supervisor or Manager.

• Receive Production requests from Warehouse.
• Prepare Product Quality Plan (PQP) and issue to the production team.
• Process production order in INFOR.
• Communicate order completions to sales and stores teams members.
• To complete stock audits in line with Metito expectations.
• Work with the Technical Manager and Technical Support Engineer to optimize Quality Control and
  Procedural Development.
• Manage Quality Control process (QC Chemist) and adjust product specification as appropriate in liaison with
  Technical Manager and BDM.
• Complete and file PQP & Quality Control Records following production on final product.
• Confirm and audit all raw materials, retain and test in line with Metito RM Quality Control Process.
• Manage NCR Process from INFOR entry to close out.
• Manage raw material safety stocks.
• Generate PR for stocks as required; Manage receipt of raw materials.
• Take responsibility for inspection, receipt against PO in INFOR.
• Maintain File Master List and overwrite previous copies using CDI procedure
• Request to adjust formulation or QC Specification if required via the relevant Manager.
• Manage the Production Team to ensure completion of duties in line with business needs.
• Complete appraisals for all the Production team annually and identify, progress agreed development plans.
• Maintain People First data in terms of leave applications.
• Work with BDM to manage recruitment in the Production Department.
• Maintain Production records in line with Metito policy to include:
  
  • Production Register (Excel)
  • Weekly Finished Goods, Raw Material Stock Management (Excel)
  • PQPs (signed/maintained)
  • Raw Material Receipts (maintained)
  • Quality NCR Records (hard file and INFOR)
• Identify continuous improvements and highlight at Monthly Production Review meetings.
• Assume cover for Production Supervisor for leave, sickness etc.
• Supports and is committed to Metito s Quality Improvement Process specifically, to prepare for and
  participate in Internal / External Audits in collaboration with the Technical Support Engineer
• Prepare, sign off all Certificates of Analysis (CoA) requested from production
• Close out any audit / ATAR actions identified to agreed timescales
• Coordinate Tool Box coaching with the Production team
• Maintain, implement, and improve the BU QHSSE Management System in line with Corporate QHSSE
  Policies, Objectives, Manuals and Procedures, integration with business operations and ISO Standard
  requirements (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001).
• Promote the QHSSE Culture to achieve best QHSSE performance that safeguards human health, operational
  safety, protection of the environment and resources, all while delivering world-class quality products and
  services.
• Report QHSSE risks and impacts, carry out assigned tasks and duties in accordance with QHSSE Standards
  and KPIs, and ensure their personal safety and of personnel under their authority at all times.

Competencies, Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of Water Treatment Product Formulation would be of benefit
• Experience of Production Quality Control would be of benefit
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel
• Experience of ERP system use in a production environment would be of benefit
• Knowledge of basic Water Treatment Chemistry
• Core competencies essential to this position:
  
  • Interpersonal understanding
  • Team Working
  • Resilience
  • Results Focused
  • Attention to Detail
  • Ability to work to deadlines

Minimum number of years experience

• 4 6 years experience in Water Treatment Production would be of benefit

Formal Education and professional training or membership requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related subject
• Health & Safety qualifications would be of benefit
• Quality Control training and or Audit qualifications would be beneficial