Production Chemist | Kilburn SA

Wattyl Australia Pty.; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wattyl Australia Pty. is seeking a Production Chemist who will play a vital role in enhancing manufacturing processes to reduce defects and improve efficiency. The candidate will support technical functions and requires strong chemistry qualifications along with experience in quality control, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a global team.

Benefits

Flexibility to thrive professionally and personally

Ongoing development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry or related science discipline.
• Previous experience with QC testing or similar.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing programs to reduce defects and process issues.
• Communicating issues to the site Production and Technical Management Teams.
• Testing and documenting formula changes in SAP.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry or related science discipline

Tools

SAP formula management system

Job description

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Do you want to build a career with responsible impact? If you have the drive to develop a proactive manufacturing environment, where continuous improvement of processes and formulations will result in low defect and rework rates, yield improvements, faster cycle times and better process consistency then this Production Chemist role is for you!

Are You Looking to Build a Career That Contributes to a Brighter Future?

Wattyl is a part of the Hempel Group, a global company specialising in the development and manufacturing of sustainable coating solutions for a wide variety of industries around the world. As a business, we’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players in our organization. As the Production Chemist, you will be providing technical support for the manufacturing process at our sites. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and driving proactive and reactive programs to reduce problem batches, defects, process issues, and major interventions.
• Communicating issues and outcomes to the site Production and Technical Management Teams.
• Ensuring all formula changes are tested, processed, and documented in SAP.
• Providing backup to the Quality Supervisor and QC Lab for bench testing.

Have You Got What We’re Looking For?

• Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry or related science discipline
• Previous experience with QC testing or similar
• Good oral and written communication skills, including report and documentation writing
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with others
• Ability to work independently on set tasks to achieve outcomes within acceptable timeframes
• Experience with SAP formula management system is an advantage
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?

At Wattyl, we offer flexibility to thrive both professionally and personally. With trust, support, and autonomy, you’ll have the tools to succeed. We believe in on-the-job learning, providing ongoing development and progression opportunities within a culture that empowers you to reach your goals.

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