Chemix Formulator

Lubrizol•Wilmington, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As a Chemix Formulator you will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Chemix area by coordinating raw material availability and formulation activities. This role ensures accurate raw material management through proper inventory rotation (FIFO), identification of non-conforming materials, and preparation of materials to meet production schedules. The position also generates and maintains accurate formulation work orders, communicates lot number changes, and collaborates closely with operators to support uninterrupted production and compliance with operational requirements. Understands all applicable processes, equipment, and control technologies. Works with Technical experts and plant personnel to optimize operations to meet Business and plant goals in Health, Environmental, Safety & Security, Production, Cost, Quality, Energy, Reliability). Participates in advanced troubleshooting and coaches’ others to learn these skills. Ensures findings are documented in Plant operating discipline for future usage. Provides high level leadership and direction in the day-to-day decision making for the operating area of responsibility. Generate formulation work orders for both medical and industrial Chemix. Generate pick list information to request raw materials from Warehouse for consumption in Chemix. Manage efficient utilization of oven space to ensure raw materials are ready for consumption. Maintain Chemix Kan-Ban to ensure materials are available for operations. Size batches to efficiently consume raw materials and communicate production changes to planner/scheduler. Contribute to on-going control plan updates. Respond to plant upsets as needed. Adheres strongly to the management of change process to ensure that reviews are completed thoroughly, risks are adequately assessed, and personnel are properly trained prior to implementing changes in the production facility. Attend meeting to discuss scheduling and other items as necessary. Develop, write, and drive effective quality assurance controls.

Requirements

Math skills – ability to learn how to calculate raw material ratios, material weights, etc.
Basic knowledge of chemistry
Computer skills – must be able to use email system, computer-based training, MS Excel, MS Word, SharePoint, MS Access and SAP.
3+ years of related experience in plastic industry
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
High School Diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Quality and Logistics preferred.
Work in Inventory control, maintaining supplies for the role preferred.
Associate degree or Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

Support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Chemix area by coordinating raw material availability and formulation activities.
Ensure accurate raw material management through proper inventory rotation (FIFO), identification of non-conforming materials, and preparation of materials to meet production schedules.
Generate and maintain accurate formulation work orders.
Communicate lot number changes.
Collaborate closely with operators to support uninterrupted production and compliance with operational requirements.
Understand all applicable processes, equipment, and control technologies.
Work with Technical experts and plant personnel to optimize operations to meet Business and plant goals in Health, Environmental, Safety & Security, Production, Cost, Quality, Energy, Reliability).
Participate in advanced troubleshooting and coach others to learn these skills.
Ensure findings are documented in Plant operating discipline for future usage.
Provide high level leadership and direction in the day-to-day decision making for the operating area of responsibility.
Generate formulation work orders for both medical and industrial Chemix.
Generate pick list information to request raw materials from Warehouse for consumption in Chemix.
Manage efficient utilization of oven space to ensure raw materials are ready for consumption.
Maintain Chemix Kan-Ban to ensure materials are available for operations.
Size batches to efficiently consume raw materials and communicate production changes to planner/scheduler.
Contribute to on-going control plan updates.
Respond to plant upsets as needed.
Adhere strongly to the management of change process to ensure that reviews are completed thoroughly, risks are adequately assessed, and personnel are properly trained prior to implementing changes in the production facility.
Attend meetings to discuss scheduling and other items as necessary.
Develop, write, and drive effective quality assurance controls.