Chemist in Manchester

If you are ambitious, self-motivated, hardworking and a team player and interested in growing your career with an International FMCG business, please read through our job opportunity.

To be the link between R&D and operations in the implementation of new formulations in the workplace. To work alongside Blenders to ensure a smooth and successful process and to raise and drive process improvements.

• To work closely with the R&D Team and the Blending team to improve ways of working, Right First Time and Trial production Runs.
• To carry out laboratory and pilot plant work as part of projects agreed with line management.
• To provide process support to the blending team.
• Preparation of samples for the appropriate external testing for all formulation developments.
• Organise monthly production technical meetings to discuss current projects and encourage good communication.
• Using laboratory knowledge to proactively suggest areas for improvement.
• To support development colleagues in other work as required.
• Willingness to undertake the necessary training activities.
• To ensure compliance on an individual and departmental level of Company Health and Safety Policy, Procedures, Standards and Regulations at all times.

• Will relate directly to the above activities.
• Consistency and quality of laboratory work will result in department meeting relevant KPI’s.
• Deliver projects on time, meeting customer and internal targets, at agreed variable and production costs.
• All developments can be produced within our factories using agreed methodologies and to agreed efficiency of physical, chemical and process standards.
• Products meet legislative (including IP) and safety standards specified for products.

• Responsible for conformance to budget within specific area.
• Responsible for improving right for time on batch testing.

• Organised and able to work to deadlines.
• Chemical awareness.
• Accuracy of testing and results reporting.
• Results driven and motivated.
• Good communication skills.
• Confidence to make suggestions on continuous improvements.
• Ability to communicate complex technical/Legal matters in an explicit and comprehensive way.
• Strong quality and safety mind.
• Process minded approach. Good organiser.
• Ability to set up and to maintain SOP’s and procedures.
• Propose solutions and improvements.
• Pragmatism.
• Accurate, fast and flexible execution of the different tasks.
• Agility & adaptability.

• Degree calibre in a science or related subject.
• Able to handle a fast working environment and change management.
• Has an understanding of material and component, structure, characteristics and blending properties. Can provide advice on suitability and “fit for purpose” aspects and influence the final choice of components.
• Understands and can apply project management principles and processes, ensures that the project meets deadlines, quality, customer and budget standards.
• A confident communicator with the abilities to adapt his/her style to meet the needs of different audiences.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to mentor colleagues through process and procedural transformation and skills development.
• Resilient with ability to prioritise and deliver to tough deadlines.
• Attention to detail, well organised, self-motivated, good team member.

Has a thorough knowledge of the relevant SAP transactions and processes.

• Works collaboratively with internal/external customers to ensure the long-term success of relationships.
• Anticipates requirements, taking action and making recommendations, which align McBride business needs with those of the customers.
• Creates a working environment based around satisfying the needs of customers.
• Challenges and changes ways of working/services to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those provided incorporating customers’ feedback into strategic improvements.
• Ensures customer complaints or problems are resolved promptly and satisfactorily.

• Supports the development and implementation of policies, procedures and standards for approval and application at the functional level.
• Input into establishing systems to monitor, audit and control adherence to policies and standards across the business.
• Briefs and trains others in the use of policies, procedures and standards throughout the business.
• Provides advice and guidance on the application of policies, procedures and standards.
• Monitors performance against standards, identifying and taking appropriate action when they are being met or maintained, setting an example for others.