North West

To ensure a high level Master Production Schedule (MPS) is developed for assigned product(s) to meet customer requirements.
To ensure inventory is effectively managed.
To support key supply chain projects which will have an impact on strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of this Master Scheduler position will include:

• Design and maintain a 24 month Master Production schedule for assigned products to ensure fulfilment of customer demands. (Monthly activity)

• Liaise with a wide variety of internal and external work centres e.g. Production, labs, QA, warehouse to obtain buy in to schedule. Communicate the plan to all levels of the organisation.

• Drive performance improvements and be responsible for OSSCE Class A performance for assigned products

• Manage changes in demand and drive resolution of capacity constraints within the work centres.

• Manage inventory levels

• Provide technical coaching and support to scheduler buyers

• Influence and participate in Site and Global Supply Chain initiatives

• Facilitate market related changes encompassing all aspects of materials, packaging and production changes.

Required Experience:

The ideal candidate for this Master Scheduler position will have several years experience in a Pharmaceutical FDA regulated environment. An understanding of Supply Chain and Quality systems is also required.

To be considered for this Master Scheduler role you will have the following skills:

Excellent influencing and leadership skills
Ability to manage a variety of conflicting demands to meet clearly defined goals
Strong communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organisation both internally and externally e.g. Contract Manufacturers
Discipline to meet deadlines

Desirable Skills:

Experience in Scheduling/Planning or related function
Knowledge of OSSCE processes e.g. MRP
Previous experience in project management/ leading change
Supplier management experience

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For more information or to apply for this Master Scheduler position, please contact Russell Oakley at CK Science on 0114 2839956 or email roakley@ckscience.co.uk. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential. Pleas quote ref: SH21292 on application.

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Currently Available Chemical Industry Positions…

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

CK Science are specialists in recruitment for the Chemical Industry. Here are a selection of our current Chemical Industry positions which are currently available.

Aerosol Development Chemist / R&D Manager – East Midlands

Reference: SH21139

Our client, a chemicals manufacturer based in the East Midlands, is currently recruiting for an Aerosol Development Chemist or R&D Manager to work within their Aerosols R&D Team.
This role, also commutable from the North West and West Midlands, offers a competitive salary depending on experience and would suit any chemist with experience developing aerosols within the industrial, automotive, personal care or similar sectors.

For more details, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk

Asbestos Manager/ Surveyor, West Midlands

Reference: SH21227

Our client, a company specialising in environmental safety, currently requires an Asbestos Manager or Asbestos Surveyor to manage/ join their team based in the West Midlands.
Ideally P402/3/4, S301 and CCP qualified, you will have previous experience carrying out asbestos surveys and will possess a full driving licence.

For more details, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk

Project Leader/R&D Chemist (Polymers) – North West, UK

Reference: SH20729

Our client, a manufacturer of colours and additives for the polymers industry, is currently looking for a Project Leader/ R&D Chemist to work at their site in the North West of England.
You will have gained your PhD in polymer chemistry/ organic chemistry/ organometallic chemistry and will ideally have industrial experience of developing a range of polymers as well as project management experience.
For more details, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk

Supply Chain Manager, Chemicals, North West, UK

Reference: SH21249

Our client, a global manufacturer, supplier, and developer of chemical products which have applications in innovative treatment systems and value-added technologies, is currently looking to appoint a Supply Chain Manager to join their team based in the North West of England.
Managing the purchasing activities of the company, you will be able to prove your knowledge in a Supply Chain/ Purchasing environment and will have excellent negotiation skills as well as a good knowledge of SAP.

For more details, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk

Analytical Chemist – London

Our client, an industry leading Specialty Chemical organisation, are currently looking for an Analytical Chemist for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to join their state of the art laboratories.
Working alongside a team of inorganic chemists you will be involved in analysis of precious metals and advanced materials. You will use analytical techniques including ICP/OES, AAS, GFASS, XRF, Fire Assay and more.
To be considered for this role, you will have a BSc in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline (or equivalent). Previous experience in the area of In-organic analytical research or a chemical manufacturing environment is essential. Previous experience with techniques such as ICP/OES, AAS, GFASS, XRF and Fire Assay would be advantageous.
For more details, please contact Reena Dhana at CK Science on 01438 723 500 or email rdhana@ckscience.co.uk.

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Contract Quality Engineer Job (Medical Devices) – South Wales

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Our client is a world leader in the production of medical visualisation and energy systems for the medical devices industry based in South Wales. The company are currently looking to recruit a contract Quality Engineer to support implementation of Quality Engineering Activities in product design, manufacture and vendor quality assurance in accordance with Company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Quality Engineer, you will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Support operations or as a new design project member, providing directed quality engineering and regulatory expertise in support of design projects. Ensuring solutions are compliant, in the most efficient manner with ISO 13485, FDA 21, CFR Part 820, MDD 93-42-EEC, and their associated applicable consensus standards (IEC60601 series, ISO 11607, ISO 10993).
Take a role in ensuring approximate risk management tools such as risk analysis, pFMEA and dFMEA are performed adequately.
Review and approval of quality related documentation via ORACLE PLM or other systems including software, mechanical and electronic technology aspects.
Assist in the development of appropriate verification and validation strategies including test method validationfor products, processes and components.
Generation of process validation plans, review and approval of validation documentation.
Where required liaison with vendors including auditing and co-ordination of component qualification activities.
Where required support of CSV activity.
Provide ad hoc Quality Engineering support in other areas such as; other projects, operations problem analysis, process analysis and process and vendor improvements.
All other essential duties as directed.
To adhere to the “Rules and Regulations’ of the company as laid out in the Staff Handbook.

Education:

The successful candidate for this Quality Engineer position will have the following educational qualifications:

HND or equivalent calibre in engineering, science or technology discipline.
Proven experience in a quality related field.
Preferably experience of a Medical Device environment or similar regulated industry.
Exposure to quick evolving environments with cross functional team working.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Basic understanding design and manufacturing processes.
Strong metrology skills and understanding of inspection techniques and schemes.
Awareness of FMEA or other risk analysis techniques.
Experience of use of ORACLE PLM, MS Ecxel,MS Word and Minitab or equivalent.
Ability to review technical documentation and drawings in a consistent, constructive and timely manner.
Appreciation of vendor quality system auditing skills and vendor development ability.
Application of a wide range of inferential statistical techniques.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Appreciation of requirements of working in a regulatory controlled environment.

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For more information or to apply for this Quality Engineer job please contact Russell Oakley at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email roakley@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH20964 in all correspondence.

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Development Team Leader Job (Polymers & Plastics) – North West, UK

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Our client, a manufacturer of colours and additives for the polymers and plastics industry, is currently looking to recruit a Development Team Leader to work at their site based in the North West of England.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the department in which the Development Team Leader will work is to deliver technology programs in support of new technology development. In addition, the department is responsible for providing technical support to the existing technology base to ensure full exploitation in all company business units. The development of products and technologies in this department will be implemented on a global scale.

As Development Team Leader your roles and responsibilities will be as follows:

Designing and delivering new products and technology development projects and ensuring that they are rolled-out in a timely manner;
Ensuring that any product modifications necessary for success are implemented; performing regular project reviews, updating marketing plans and formal technical reports;
Developing and maintaining an expert understanding of the company’s global technologies, particularly oxygen scavenging materials, mechanisms and processes.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate for this Development Team Leader job will be an effective communicator as you will be regularly liaising with the global development marketing managers, global development manager, regional sales personnel, regional product engineering teams and will also be maintaining effective communication between the operations and commercial departments, and with external organisations and customers.

Decisive and influential, the Development Team Leader will have direct people management responsibility over the extrusion project leader and the extrusion scientist. This is a hands-on position which will involve people and project management.

The selected Development Team Leader will possess the following requirements: educated to MSc (and preferably PhD) level, or equivalent, in a related field (chemistry, polymer science, material science); considerable experience in an R&D environment including proven project management skills; sound communication skills; a flair for technical problem solving; the ability to present findings effectively by means of a report or presentation and to train, develop and manage the performance of team members. Any knowledge of organometallic chemistry, formulation science or colour chemistry would be advantageous, as would European language skills.

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For more information or to apply for this Development Team Leader position, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH20665 in all correspondence.

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Technical Service Rep Job – (Coatings), North West, UK

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Technical Service Representative to work in their company based in the North West of England.

This global developer and manufacturer of high-performance coatings for a variety of applications requires a Technical Services Representative to manage their export products across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities:

The roles and responsibilities of this Technical Service Rep will be to provide technical support to the export sales team primarily, while also providing backup support to UK colleagues. You will train other members of staff via hands-on application training.

Further responsibilities will include:

You will strive for continuous improvement in response to the demands of the sales and marketing teams and will instil confidence in customers with regard to the quality of the product range and support services.
You will be responsible for ensuring that all the authorised contractors/ installers (AC/Is) are adequately trained and can demonstrate their competence in applying products.
You will also continually monitor and audit the AC/Is. You will provide assistance in the development and re-engineering of coating product ranges to maximise sales as the technical services department also acts as an overflow for the R&D department.
You will also ensure that all technical literature relating to a product is consistent and accurate and will assist the marketing department in writing technical literature.

This challenging role requires you to travel for approximately 50% of the time which includes travel both overseas to the Middle East, Far East, Europe and South America as well as within the UK, and occasional weekends away.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list; please contact CK Science for a full job description.

Person Specification:

To be considered for this Technical Services Rep position you will be of graduate calibre and will be able to prove your knowledge of the chemical, civil construction design and industrial spray industries by having worked as a chemist or polymer scientist, ideally with technical service/ support/ sales knowledge. Committed to customer service and quality, you will be able to communicate effectively at all levels. A professional approach coupled with a friendly but persuasive personality is important as you will be liasing with a variety of people at a variety of sites.

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For more information or to apply for this Technical Services Rep position, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH20913 in all correspondence.

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Internal Account Executive Job – (Telesales, Chemistry) – North West, UK

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Our client, a fine chemicals manufacturer based in North England commuable from both Yorkshire and the North West, is currently looking for an Internal Account Executive to work in their telesales department.

Responsibilities:

The roles and responsibilities of this internal account executive position will be to generate a certain number of effective calls a day for current and prospective customers. You will be responsible for maintaining relationships with small and medium sized companies as well as business development. Generating revenue and qualified leads through various campaigns, you will meet revenue targets and objectives to be agreed. Your attitude, speech and listening skills will be professional at all times. You will also attend training organized by the Sales and Product Managers to improve product and services knowledge.

Person Specification:

To be considered for this Internal Account Executive role you will be a team player with sales experience gained in industry. Ideally you will have worked within a chemistry / chemical environment with knowledge of technical service and support.

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For more information, or to apply for this Internal Account Executive Job please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk.

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Process Development Chemist Job – North West, UK

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Our client, a chemicals manufacturer based in the North West of England, is currently looking for a Process Development Chemist to work within their polymer additives department.

Responsibilities:

The roles and responsibilities of this Process Development Chemist / Chemical Engineer will be to implement chemical processes into manufacturing and to translate those processes from a laboratory environment to full scale production. You will analyse and improve existing manufacturing processes to improve the overall quality and efficiency, and also to reduce waste.

The Process Development Chemist will develop working knowledge of all manufacturing processes through plant visits (likely to be overseas) and will transfer those chemical processes from the laboratory to manufacturing. This will include process optimisation, planning and designing scale up to pilot plant level, partnering with manufacturing and other internal resources to identify the best production site, and working closely with manufacturing on process commissioning and start-up. You will also evaluate trials of new manufacturing technology at external tollers to determine the feasibility of production either at the external or the internal manufacturing source.

Person Specification:

To be considered for this Process Development Chemist / Chemical Engineer position you will possess a Masters degree (or equivalent) in chemistry or chemical engineering, ideally with PhD knowledge. Considerable industrial experience is essential in the following areas: scale up of manufacturing process from lab to commercial operations; strong expertise in organic chemistry and ideally with anti-oxidant or UV polymer additives; excellent bench / experimentation expertise; strong project management skills; statistical design of experiments expertise and six sigma green or black belt preferred. You will also have strong written and communication skills as well as being happy travelling overseas with work when required.

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For more information or to apply for this Process Development Chemist, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH20973 in all correspondence.

Alternatively, click here to apply for this Process Development Chemist Job online now.

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6,000 Science and Technology Jobs Created in North West, UK

Monday, November 29th, 2010

As reported by Target Jobs, a public-private joint venture at the Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus in the North West of England could create over 6,000 science and technology jobs to the area.

The partnership is between the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Halton Borough Council, the North West Development Agency and a private sector company called Langtree. As part of the venture, the companies will develop one million square feet of science and technology facilities.

The site currently holds over 100 high –tech companies which focus on areas such as energy, healthcare, security and the environment.

Are you looking for a new job in science? Click here to search our current science jobs online now.

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Technical Service Representative Job (Coatings) – North West, UK

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Technical Service Representative to work in their company based in the North West of England.

Roles and Responsibilities:

You will provide technical support to the export sales team primarily, while also providing backup support to UK colleagues.
You will train other members of staff via hands-on application training.
You will strive for continuous improvement in response to the demands of the sales and marketing teams and will instil confidence in customers with regard to the quality of the product range and support services.
You will be responsible for ensuring that all the authorised contractors/ installers (AC/Is) are adequately trained and can demonstrate their competence in applying products.
You will also continually monitor and audit the AC/Is.
You will provide assistance in the development and re-engineering of coating product ranges to maximise sales as the technical services department also acts as an overflow for the R&D department.
You will also ensure that all technical literature relating to a product is consistent and accurate and will assist the marketing department in writing technical literature.

Person Specification:

To be considered for this Technical Services Representative position you will be of graduate calibre and will be able to prove your knowledge of the chemical, civil construction design and industrial spray industries by having worked as a chemist or polymer scientist, ideally with technical service/ support/ sales knowledge.

Committed to customer service and quality, you will be able to communicate effectively at all levels. A professional approach coupled with a friendly but persuasive personality is important as you will be liasing with a variety of people at a variety of sites.

Apply Now

For more information or to apply for this Technical Service Representative position, please contact Victoria Walker on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH20913 in all correspondence.

Alternatively, click here to apply for this Technical Service Representative position online now.

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