QC Shift Analyst in Widnes

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities and a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

The Shift QC Analyst will be responsible for the testing of raw materials, intermediate and finished product. Classification of product and transfer to Finished Goods. It is anticipated that this position has potential for growth through participation on multi-disciplinary teams and improvement projects. The QC Shift Analyst will report to the Quality Improvement Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain company Safety Standards. Proactively improve SHE awareness including COSHH and Risk Assessment. Hazard reporting and elimination.
• Performance of all assigned Quality Control Testing using approved methods and work instructions.
• Classification of product against customer specification and transfer to FG.
• Qualification and validation of testing protocols.
• Maintenance and operation of QC Laboratory equipment with ISO9001 Compliance.
• Writing and revision of documentation of Quality Control procedures in accordance with ISO9001 standards, with the approval of Quality Improvement Manager.
• Performance of data entry and trend analysis, reporting abnormal trends.
• Efficient and effective communication of results to plant production team.
• Technical support of plant operation e.g. HCl testing and reporting.
• Root cause analysis of failed or suspect materials.
• Undertake laboratory investigations and prepare reports of findings.
• To deliver training assistance as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of GCSE at level 3 in Maths and English or equivalent; knowledge of product testing or laboratory practices would be advantageous; experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office are required as a minimum.

Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team structure.
• Ability to multi-task and undertake varying activities.
• Results Orientation.
• Team Working (good interpersonal skills).
• Analytical Thinking.
• Concern for impact.
• Concern for Standards.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility.
• Problem Solving.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.