What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAD Color Matcher, Performance Materials position at LyondellBasell Industries?
LyondellBasell
Basic Function
Responsible for color matching activities to support new product development for molded-in-color polypropylene compounded resins for use in automotive and non-automotive applications. This position will translate strong knowledge of color theory, pigments, dyes and special effect colorants for polymers, plus fundamental polymer and processing knowledge to achieve a commercially viable custom color match meeting specific customer end use requirements of performance, appearance, and processing. Responsible for management of color recipes, color quality specifications, acts as the technical expert to manufacturing and supports quality and non-conformance investigations for application field issues. Collaborates cross functionally and with internal and external stakeholder supporting color innovation activities aligned with Performance Materials business strategy. #LI-LL2
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Roles & Responsibilities
- Proficient in the development of color formulations, demonstrating precision in color matching to customer application requirements, achieving optimal colorant loading with minimal raw material costs.
- Proficient in operation of laboratory weighing, blending, compounding, molding equipment utilized in preparation of color samples as well as operation of color measurement systems and interpretation of results.
- Accurately document color or property performance data and observations, contributing to and maintaining color development projects, records, samples and retains.
- Responsible to create quality specification control plans, advise preferred production methods, support new product scale up activities at internal or subcontracted manufacturing sites, and act as a technical consultant to manufacturing sites for product, process, or quality resolution and other related items.
- Exhibit customer focused responsiveness and effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating proficient project management with ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Participation and support of key customer / partner / vendor relationships required to support business strategy.
- Collaborates globally and cross functionally in color innovation activities, new business development and best practice knowledge sharing.
- Provides color technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders in color appearance, processing, and performance for new or existing products and applications.
- Works cross functionally with manufacturing, procurement, product safety and other teams to ensure regulatory, product safety, quality, cost, and efficiency is optimized via recipe management.
- Deliver GoalZero HSE performance through management systems and workplace culture.
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We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @ LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
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LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here .
