Job Description
Job Description
Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence? At Jost Chemical Company, we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.
If you’re passionate about chemistry, dedicated to precision, and eager to contribute to a company that values both innovation and integrity, explore our exciting job opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of chemical manufacturing at Jost Chemical Company, where your career is more than just a job – it’s a journey of growth and achievement.
Then, this position is right for you!
Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com
Our offer :
- Shift Differential
- Medical / Dental / Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance first of the month following 60 days.
- 401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
- 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
- Uniforms Provided
- Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
- 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
- We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.
Background
Works under general direction of the Plant Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.Broad responsibility to provide process technology transfer support and technical leadership from Research and Development to all unit process operations of manufacturing.Tasks
Maintain and monitor daily production and quality metricsPlan, design and test production methods for chemical manufacturingProvide expert engineering technical assistance to operating facilities (includes planning / implementing investigation and analysis in problem areas or areas of significant opportunity for process improvement)Identify, communicate and eliminate production bottlenecks in order to maximize production capacitiesWorks with and provides process engineering support to process improvement engineer department efforts including systems analysis, scope development, and evaluation of alternate technologies and methods; serves as technical specialist in the application of theories, concepts, and principlesDevelop material and energy balances, process flow diagrams, process and instrument diagrams, lead technology selection and equipment testingDevelop engineering solutions to production and operations problems and opportunitiesProvide engineering support in planning and commissioning production related process and facilities modificationsDevelop / modify technical guidelines, standards, and specifications in the area of specialtyProvide training and mentoring to the chemical line operatorsIssues batch records to operators and makes sure operators follow them exactlyHelps operators with problems during shiftFills in for operators on line when deemed necessary to avoid production downtimeKeep abreast of new methods and developments affecting operations for the purpose of recommending changes in emphasis in programs, or new programs, or new programs warranted by such developmentsDevelop safety procedures for those working with chemicalsApply troubleshooting / problem solving to quickly respond to operational issuesWork with Maintenance Department on scheduled repairs, preventative maintenanceEstimate production costs for reportingMonitors production dashboards, trends, goalsCompliant with safety and environmental regulationsDoes quality checks, provides feedback to Area Manager, Plant Manager and Quality ManagerDoes safety audit checks, provides feedback to Plant Manager and Safety ManagerAnything other tasks deemed necessary by Management for the betterment of Jost operation.Specifications
BS / MS in Chemical EngineeringThree to Five years of operations experienceKnowledge of :Theories, principles, methods and procedures of chemical engineering (Advanced level)
Mathematics and statistics (Advanced level)MS Office software packageManufacturingSkill in :Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at once
Effective, disciplined and demonstrated documentationWorking effectively in a team environment, including in-depth collaboration between development and process divisionsResponding to rapidly changing demandsAbility to :Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Develop creative solutions to complex process problemsDesign and manage projectsIdentify, gather, coordinate, organize and analyze dataExercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodicalExcellent organization and documentation skillsExcellent communication skills both orally and in writingAbility to develop, review, compile and verify technical data and documentsAbility to multi-taskAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to work with strong attention to detail and accuracyPositive Attitude
