Evonik Industries AG Looking for Foam Applications Manager at Hopewell, Virginia Full Time

Foam Applications Manager page is loaded Foam Applications Manager Apply locations Hopewell, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R24803

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This position manages all foam application activities in the Hopewell C&I lab, with special focus on the testing of silicone surfactants produced by the PTIS synthesis lab and production batches from the SiC plant. Working closely with the ADTS group in Allentown, the Foam Applications Manager:

1. ensures lab technicians follow standard foam application procedures to test, report and release surfactant batches that perform within established guidelines 
2. supports investigations into production batches that fail performance criteria, and develops approaches to help manage restricted inventory
3. supports product development of surfactants by coordinating lab synthesis, screening of experimental batches in foam application tests, and plant scale-up of promising candidates.
4. manages lab projects to evaluate surfactants, catalysts and additives that may improve foam quality and processing to meet specific customer needs or general market trends

As the senior BL on-site technical representative, the Foam Applications Manager is responsible for managing the health, safety and quality program for the C&I group in Hopewell, ensuring that site guidelines are followed, and initiatives are implemented.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage foam application projects assigned to lab technicians to evaluate surfactants, catalysts and additives for improvements in foam quality & processing to meet specific customer needs or general market trends identified by ADTS managers.
• Summarize results of foam application projects and prepare reports & presentations to highlight performance benefits of Evonik additives to support Comfort customers and applications.
• Support ADTS group with product development of surfactants by coordinating lab synthesis, screening of experimental batches in foam application tests, and plant scale-up of promising candidates with MOC documentation and EHSQ/SAP set-up
• Supervise foam testing activities of surfactant and catalyst intermediates and finished products for all C&I Product Lines to ensure batches meet quality & performance specifications.
• Support synthesis lab and SiC plant to investigate production problems, propose countermeasures to ensure continued supply and evaluate approaches to rework restricted inventory.
• Review, update and maintain procedures in Proquis to ensure lab meets ISO & RC standards and site EHSQ guidelines.
• Coordinate weekly safety engagement activities, building inspections & site housekeeping initiatives for the department; propose upgrades to lab facilities and equipment.
• Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
• Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures, then delivers a plan for a small element of a change management program with guidance from a project/program manager.
• Work within established knowledge management systems to deliver pre-set outcomes for area of responsibility.
• Help develop procedures for an area of the organization, and monitor their implementation.
• Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Deliver small-scale or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related science, with 5 years of relevant experience preferably with knowledge of polyurethane foam and/or surfactant chemistry.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required; prior supervisory and project management experience in a chemical laboratory preferred.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and computer software skills like SAP.

• Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues.
• Negotiates without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on how to help the organization by obtaining consensus between two or more internal or external parties who may have different interests.
• Applies understanding of the business environment and objectives to develop solutions without supervision, while also providing technical assistance when necessary.
• Independently supports business processes with comprehensive understanding and effective use of standard office equipment and standard software packages, while also providing guidance and training to others.
• Identifies, assesses, prioritizes and manages risks in a production process without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing appropriate plans or performing necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing, monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on costing, budgeting and finance tasks.
• Works without supervision while providing technical guidance when required on managing projects and/or programs within desired cost, time and quality parameters.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on achieving full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge and skills to independently manage and apply safe systems of work while providing guidance and training to others.
• Conducts research and analyzes data without supervision while providing technical guidance as needed in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of customer and market conditions that enables maximum return on investments.

Your Application
 

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our  careers  portal . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at (url removed) . 

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please call our Evonik Candidate Support at (phone number removed) (Germany only) or (phone number removed).

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

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