Production Technologist - Flexible, QC-Driven

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global bonus program

Individual performance bonus

Retirement plans

Health programs

Life insurance

Medical care

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development

Diversity program

Job summary

LANXESS UK is seeking a technically skilled professional to collaborate with the Technical Operations Manager to optimise production processes, SOPs, and OEE reporting, while supporting shifts with troubleshooting.

The role involves handling quality hold materials, QC systems with the QC team, and contributing to capital projects, ensuring efficient operations and robust problem solving in a chemistry-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Chemistry degree required or highly desirable.
• 3–5 years relevant experience in a similar setting.
• Laboratory environment experience is preferred.
• Strong problem solving mindset is essential.
• Quality control (QC) experience is advantageous.
• Familiar with chemical manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Technical Operations Manager to improve production processes, SOPs and OEE reporting.
• Support the shifts by providing technical and troubleshooting support.
• Manage quality hold material reworks, and quality systems for the production plant with QC team.
• Provide technical support to capital projects.
• Provide QC support during busy periods and holidays.

Skills

3-5 years relevant experience

Laboratory environment experience

Problem solving mindset

QC experience

Familiar with chemical manufacturing

Education

Chemistry Degree

Job description

LANXESS UK is seeking a technically skilled professional to collaborate with the Technical Operations Manager to optimise production processes, SOPs, and OEE reporting, while supporting shifts with troubleshooting.

The role involves handling quality hold materials, QC systems with the QC team, and contributing to capital projects, ensuring efficient operations and robust problem solving in a chemistry-driven environment.