Description

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 14,000 people. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that's not enough. We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

Our Clean Air sector excels in sustainable technology. We use our scientific know-how to create innovative products that play a crucial part in reducing harmful emissions and improving air quality, helping our customers meet legislative requirements globally. Governments and consumers are increasingly concerned about air quality, with regulations and legislation tightening. Our Clean Air sector helps meet these challenges, helping to effectively and efficiently reduce emissions from vehicles and other sources. As a supplier of one third of catalysts into the automotive industry globally, we are playing our part in creating a future for tomorrow.

This position is responsible with supervising the production jet mill operations and R&D pilot plant at the WDII facility along with leading the site facility maintenance activities. The incumbent directs and coordinates the activities of the Union personnel and is responsible for meeting safety, quality, and productivity requirements for the site. The incumbent works directly with Process Development, Material Control, QA/QC, Maintenance, EH&S, and Contractors to support any problems that arise. This requires close and frequent collaboration with teams located at both the main West Deptford site and the Wayne, PA facilities.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure that the pilot plant and production areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition and that safe operating practices are maintained.
• Build and maintain a strong/diverse team through effective training, coaching, and supervision of all direct reports.
• Directs Bargaining Unit Employees to ensure a cohesive work force through administering all company and contract rules.
• Works with staff and other colleagues towards improvements in facility safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure that team processes, procedures and documentation are in compliance with the requirements of the Quality Management Systems (IATF16949) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001) prescribed to by the site.
• Initiate and evaluate new procedures and projects to ensure manufacturing goals are met or exceeded.
• Lead the site preventative maintenance activities to improve plant efficiency and prevent downtime.
• Lead routine and support capital projects aimed at facility improvements or developing/enhancing process capabilities from the pilot scale through to mass production.
• Leverages knowledge of pilot plant and small-scale manufacturing processes gained through hands-on experience, in rapidly responding to and troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Initiate and evaluate new procedures and projects to ensure manufacturing goals are met or exceeded.
• Ensure the effective utilization of all raw materials and equipment.
• Liaison with Process Development, Material Control, QA/QC, Maintenance, EH&S, and Contractors to support any problems that hinder production.
• Carry out or take on any other duties which are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
• Small scale samples and R&D support
• Supervise staff to ensure they have both the means and ability to prepare material samples as described in experimental plans, and to applicable specifications.
• Collaborate with internal customers (scientists, engineers, technical program managers, etc.) to assist with and clarify technical requirements and specifications for material sample requests.

Requirements for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical discipline, or any equivalent relevant combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• 2+ years' chemical processing or manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on orientation.
• Proficiency in various software programs including MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of general chemistry and strong math skills

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing - for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We'll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We'll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we're self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We're passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you - a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com)

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