QC Analyst

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Our Barnsley facility is the centre of excellence for formulated solutions in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India region. Working to ISO 9001:2015 standards, the plant specialises in manufacturing ready-to-use products that combine the optimal polymeric binder chemistry with multiple functional additives resulting in superior physical and aesthetic performance, such as flame retardancy/fire safety, abrasion resistance, stretch recovery and environmental comfort.

Working closely with customers and major retail organisations, our products are used in the domestic, commercial and institutional sectors of upholstered furnishings and window blinds, technical textiles such as automotive, protective and industrial fabrics and high performance apparel.

As a QC Analyst you will fulfil quality testing requirements of plant and support process chemistry work, you will carry out final testing and track trends in manufactured material, identifying and communicating any issues. You will provide in process trouble shooting and support to the plant as well as continuous monitoring of plant processes. You will prioritise safety by actively participating in safety initiatives, e.g. stop work authority or SAROS, and operate in a safe manner.

You will Evaluate customer complaints and carry out shelf life extensions, ensure lab test equipment in good working order with appropriate methods.

The following accountabilities are identified for the role of a QC Analyst

• Ensuring finished product is assigned an end use, e.g. cleared for sale.
• Continuously tracking deviations and quality of manufactured material to prevent IQ material causing customer complaints.
• Provide prompt response to customer complaints, improving reputation.
• Optimise existing processes to provide safety and quality improvements, cost savings, process efficiencies and energy saving opportunities.
• Carry out raw material evaluations and lab trials of alternative raw materials for customer evaluation.
• Provide in the moment troubleshooting to support plant and production requirements.
• Carry out projects relating to development or improvement of analytical methods for analyses of in process parameters.
• Conduct testing following all lab procedures and standards of care, ensuring completeness and accuracy of testing undertaken and results reported.
• Operate in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Support site safety and environmental initiatives.
• Operate in a manner that promotes Lubrizol cultural initiatives and continuous improvement ideology.
• Participate in root cause analysis and incident investigations as required.
• Production Department:
  Daily communication with the production department concerning status of production activities and improvements.
• Production Department:
  Daily communication with the production department concerning status of production activities and improvements.
• Quality Management:
  Discussion and exchange of information concerning status of batches and projects. Discussion and exchange of information concerning process chemistry projects.
• Planning Department & CSRs:
  Communication concerning status of batches for sale or on hold.
• Technical Department:
  Communicate test results for PT projects e.g. new products.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or other related science/engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Strong and evidence problem solving and project management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• To be self-motivated with the drive…