Quality Control Plant Chemist

Sherwin-Williams•Charlotte, NC

6d•$68,303 - $85,666•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Chemist is accountable for ensuring and improving product quality and production efficiency while leading key process improvement projects and teams. This role leads the Manufacturing Hygiene program and is responsible for identifying key areas of improvement and implementing projects to ensure compliance to hygiene standards.

Requirements

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
Must have an associate’s degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (“STEM”) field
Must have at least one (1) year of work experience in a Quality or R&D function or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in a Quality or R&D function

Nice To Haves

Have at least one (1) year experience working as a Plant Chemist
Have at least one (1) year experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
Have prior work experience analyzing paint and coatings formulations and processes
Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
Have a Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)

Responsibilities

Identify process and quality problems, determine systematic root cause, and recommend corrective action
Reduce number of distressed batches and improved hygiene results
Perform routine paint and raw material testing as needed
Assist in determining disposition of distressed batches and identifying rework opportunities
Identify process and formula changes needed for successful manufacturing of existing formulas
Monitor new production and communicate potential problems to appropriate departments
Coordinate test batches with production scheduling
Maintain local formulas in formulation system
Ensure that all data is entered into the hygiene database to maintain compliance to hygiene monitoring standards
Provide support and guidance to lab technicians
Support training of new employees
Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects