Rubber Manufacturing Lab Manager - Christchurch

placeChristchurch calendar_month 
Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Plans, organises, controls and coordinates the operations of research or testing of production compounds in the laboratory.
  • Writes specifications and procedures for the laboratory, mixing and compounding areas.
  • Conducts routine testing for compounds made by production on a daily basis.
  • Keep all digital files and written laboratory documents up to date.
  • Do consistency checks and verifications on all laboratory instruments.
  • Updates and controls the formulations and stock control on the Sensortronic system.
  • Do monthly stock take on compounding raw materials and forecast any stock to be ordered.
  • Ratio calculations and basic mathematical calculations needed.
  • Other potential work as instructed from time to time.
Job Location:
  • Hornby, Christchurch
Employment type:
  • Permanent
Days required:
  • Monday - Friday
Hours each week:
  • 7:30am - 4:00pm
Hourly rate:
  • $35-$45/hour depending on candidates skills and experience
Job requirements:
  • Understanding international standards like: ASTM; DIN; ISO and AS to mention a few.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in lab management and processes.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in rubber compounding, especially use of chemical raw materials.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Extrusion, Calendering and moulding experience.
  • Overall rubber manufacturing experience of more than 15 years.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and TS14969 Quality management systems.
  • Knowledge of Internal auditing for housekeeping and safety concerns.
  • Knowledge of APQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning.
  • A tertiary qualification in at least organic chemistry and maths as main subjects or a formal Polymer degree would be required.
  • Read and understand certain technical drawings within standards.
  • Fault finding and problem solving - using Ishikawa, pareto charts, 5 whys and FMEA's.
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