Element Six is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. Part of the De Beers Group, we employ over 1,900 people. Our primary manufacturing sites are located in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa, and the US.
Job Description:
1. Ensure Safety is number one priority in all work carried out.
2. Project manage the development of new processes and products from development through to final production, including handover to operations.
3. Lead and manage strategic and transformation projects to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement. Manage capital expenditure and area investment strategies.
4. Prepare raw materials, carry out and coordinate development trials and preproduction runs.
5. Complete characterisation of processed product and provide clear test reports including all process details and quality aspects.
6. Develop and implement safe, robust, and efficient processes with good capability and high yield.
7. Specification, purchase, and commissioning of capital investments.
8. Use problem solving tools to develop solutions to resolve processes and quality issues.
9. Manage regular communication between various stakeholders including Product Management, Sales, Supply chain and Production teams.
10. Prepare production handover documentation including BOMS, Routings, Work Standard, Testing & Quality Acceptance Criteria, Risk Assessment & Training.
11. Document and communicate learnings.
Qualifications:
1. Appropriate chemical engineering or science qualification. NFQ Level 8 or higher.
2. Previous chemical safety, processing and manufacturing experience of 5 - 10 years.
3. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
4. Attention to detail and ability to communicate observations, challenges and solutions with relevant stakeholders.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within cross functional teams.
6. Strong HSE, Chemical, Technical, organisational and Project Management skills.
7. Lean 6 Sigma, process improvement knowledge and/or green belt certification a distinct advantage.
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