Senior Technician II, Manufacturing - Wayne, PA

dsm-firmenich • Wayne, PA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technician II, Manufacturing, Seprafilm performs a wide variety of operations. Primary focus is process expertise while monitoring daily routine activities of production technicians. Assists and responds to questions from technicians, provides training and technical support. Posses’ advanced knowledge and experience in day to day operations, SHE and Quality. Executes and coordinates activities independently. Performs hands-on synthesis of dsm-firmenich Biomedical products in accordance with the dsm-firmenich Quality System and established operating procedures. Production Lead identifies, develops, and initiates innovations and solutions where precedents and procedures may not exist.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree preferably in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or 10+ years work experience in chemical manufacturing or relevant field.
• 6+ years in chemical manufacturing environment that includes working with basic chemical laboratory apparatus and weighing and dispensing of chemicals.
• Demonstrated capability to perform basic calculations to determine concentrations, percentages, yield, etc.
• Able to prepare and deliver effective reports and presentations regarding manufacturing operations
• Requires in-depth knowledge of principles, practices and theories of chemical manufacturing.
• Project management skills
• Solid written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to use information management tools which are considered common place today, including Windows Office Suite, spreadsheets, word processors, data bases, networks and external communications via the internet or an established service
• Must possess basic understanding of chemical safety and hygiene.
• The position requires innovative thinking and excellent cross functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. There is a heavy focus on continuous improvement, agility and flexibility to support the business needs with a mindset of “flawless execution”. There is a high level of strategic thought leadership together with a day to day focus on execution. There is an expectation that the incumbent will bring best practices to the role to continue to enhance sourcing practices.

Responsibilities

• Process owner, fully trained on majority of processes and with strong knowledge content of chemical interactions and processes.
• Actively seeks help in gathering resources, solicits input, and uses a variety of techniques to reach a solution.
• Assists Production Supervisor in setting goals and monitoring progress.
• Transfers technical or administrative knowledge to others.
• Assists Production Supervisor in creating a high level of performance for the Manufacturing Group by ensuring that the daily operations are performed in a safe manner and obtaining high quality products with high efficiency.
• Performs hands-on synthesis of DSM Biomedical products according to the DSM Quality System and established Standard Operating Procedures of DSM.
• Responsible for making sure that all required raw materials for the product to be made are available and released for use.
• Responsible for dispensing the required raw materials for the synthesis and making sure that the reactor and ancillary equipment are clean and ready for use.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• A place to grow and develop
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level