Pilot Plant Team Leader

Pilot Plant Team Leader

Permanent contract

USA - Anaheim CA US

We are looking for:

Pilot Plant Team Leader

We count on you for:

Leading with HSE practices applicable to chemical and mechanical processing including SDS use hazard communication PPE lockout/tagout machine safety and incident/near-miss reporting MHA PHA MOC etc.

Working knowledge of thermoset and/or thermoplastic polymer processing including the relationship between temperature viscosity/rheology pressure line speed coating weight/resin content reinforcement handling and final material quality.

Safely operating industrial/pilot resin mixing coating/filming and prepregging equipment for continuous carbon fiber reinforced composites and to troubleshoot process and equipment problems using data observations and structured problem solving.

Managing the scheduling of people and equipment against competing priorities and changing timelines with the judgment to protect safety and quality while meeting urgent customer and development needs.

Supporting R&I scale-up or process development in an environment where formulations equipment settings and procedures are evolving rather than fully standardized.

Understanding and implementing formulas batch sheets work instructions process specifications technical procedures and engineering drawings or equipment documentation independently.

Coordinating maintenance calibrations PMs etc.

Managing plant logistics for raw materials and scheduling for use of shared assets.

Working on the pilot plant production floor for extended periods and performing the physical activities required to safely operate and clean pilot equipment including lifting and material handling consistent with site requirements.

Communicating directly with product development and operations teams to manage needs priorities expectations etc.

Training and upskilling technicians by cross-training on assets SAP use and pilot plant operational needs.

Using common digital tools for scheduling data entry inventory management documentation email and communication; experience with manufacturing or laboratory data systems is a plus.

You will bring:

High school diploma required; relevant technical degree preferred.

10 years of hands-on experience in pilot plant specialty chemical polymer adhesives coatings prepreg composites film coating converting or similar process-manufacturing environments including 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.

Demonstrated hands-on experience with resin mixing/compounding and at least one continuous web process such as film coating lamination impregnation prepregging calendaring or converting; experience across hot-melt resin film and prepreg operations strongly preferred.

Experience with R&I scale-up and evolving manufacturing processes as a bridge to scale-up on production equipment.

Capable of troubleshooting new products from chemistry mixing coating and prepregging.

Working knowledge of equipment chemical safety PPE SDS MHA PHA MOC and LOTO.

Skills:

Safety-first leadership and sound operational judgment.

Hands-on technical competence; runs equipment with the team.

Strong coaching accountability and conflict-resolution skills.

Strong planning prioritization scheduling and adaptability.

Clear communication and effective cross-functional teamwork.

High standards for quality documentation housekeeping and execution.

Ability to safely lift carry and handle items weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Six sigma certification preferred.
• Able to lead a team of Technicians to complete time-sensitive tasks that may be new and unique.
• Fabrication skills to build proof of concept processes to safely run under engineering control.

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live work travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911 we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers with a diverse global team of more than 13000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer cleaner and more sustainable products found in homes food and consumer goods planes cars batteries smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us regardless of background age gender national origin ethnicity religion sexual orientation ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.
  
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