Rubber technologist

Job Description

Designation: Rubber Technologist

Job Location: SantejGandhinagar
Department: Production Grade/ Level: L3
Direct Reporting To: Production Manager
New Position/ Back Fill: New

No. of openings: 1

Job Purpose:
A Rubber Technologist is responsible for ensuring that the production of manufacturing products starts and finishes within budget and on time. They plan schedule coordinate and organise different production schedules and activities. The production manager ensures all products meet the required quality standards. Using different techniques and ways these managers elevate the manufacturing and production of an organisation.

Responsibilities:
Preparation of rubber compound formulae and streamlining its mixing stages
• Evaluating compound properties and modifying compound formulation based on trend and specification
• Observing viscosity in rubber compounds for producing different tyre components
• Monitoring compounds of new projects and implementing the same in large scale
• Creating new processes as per business demand in compound design and mixing
• Monitoring test results of all non-conforming batches/compounds analysing the reason for non conformity suggesting suitable disposals as per the guideline from R&D. Ensuring the disposal follow ups during the process
• Processing control and troubleshooting in mixing related problem in Banbury mixing
• Publish monthly compound trend report
• Coordinating with on field QA team for customer feedback analysing and initiating/tracking corrective and preventative action
• Managing and modifying mixing parameters in Mesnac & Zeppelin Mixer systems
• Supervising instruments like MOONEY viscometer MDR MFR Electronic Densimeter tensile tester for evaluating rubber properties
• Responsible for downtime analysis in mixing with respect to process issues
• Coordinating with production department to prevent quality violation in shop floor
• Stream lining of new mixers for rubber compound mixing

Requisite Skills:
Confident and assertive
Excellent client-interfacing skills
Administrative skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Analytical skills
Attentiveness to details
Good listening
Knowledge of functioning of businesses
Self-grooming logical reasoning and self-motivation
MS office proficiency
Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion
Ability to comprehend and analyze relevant industries for industry insights and trends

Desired Skills:

Ability to lead a team
Ability to perform under pressure
Being performance-driven and focused on results
Ability to self-motivate and motivate others

Education: Graduate in Rubber Technology or Master in Rubber Technology
Relevant Experience: A minimum of 3 years (preferred in Rubber or Plastic production company)
Total Experience: Up to 3 years
Will travel No
Preferred Domain: Production

PF – Yes / No : No
Reference Companies: Small & Medium Enterprises
Gender: Male

Marital Status: NA