Job Description

SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LLC, a Jadex Inc. company, is a US-based manufacturer of both industrial and consumer products for a wide variety of industries and applications.

Shakespeare® industrial products are tailored to the customer's unique needs and include custom engineered nylon resins, performance monofilaments, and conductive fibers used as raw materials in finished goods ranging from automotive components to medical applications. The company operates under the Shakespeare®, Rino-Tuff®, and Weed Warrior® brands in the lawn & garden category and is a major player in the mass merchant channel as the primary universal fit solution for trimmer line, heads, and accessories. The brand is known worldwide within the marine electronics industry for marine radio antennas with a portfolio of connectivity solutions and accessories to help keep boaters connected and safe. Maintaining communications is of utmost importance to military forces across the world and Shakespeare®'s line of military antenna products plays a critical role in achieving mission success.

Chemical Engineer

Position Summary

The position is responsible for applying engineering principles in supporting Shakespeare's polymerization operations with respect to safety, product quality, productivity, product sequencing and scheduling, equipment maintenance, cost control, and effective communications.

Primary Functions

• Participates in instructing employees in safe operating procedures including holding operators accountable to follow these instructions.
• Participates in identifying safety hazards and unsafe behaviors and takes appropriate steps to address the issues by implementing countermeasures. This includes participation in and/or leading GEMBA walks (Safety walks) and conducting Behavior-Based Safety observations (per training provided).
• In emergencies, provides guidance, including leading teammates in shutdown and evacuation procedures when necessary.
• Monitors product quality and takes appropriate action to prevent or limit off-quality production including prevention of shipment of off-grade product. Conducts and/or assists others in conducting investigations as to causes of off-quality.
• Implements initiatives to reduce cost regarding use of materials, supplies, utilities, manpower and equipment. Directs in the most efficient use of equipment and materials and ensures instructions to be followed. Contributes to plant cost reduction effort.
• Support the publication and maintenance of production metrics.
• Responsible for scheduling and directing preventive maintenance activities and overseeing all repairs and maintenance to production line equipment.
• As required, provide production and inventory reports.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Company and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of organization.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Experience/Knowledge

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in polymer manufacturing preferred
• Experience in extrusion of plastics a plus.

Physical Requirements

• No restrictions related to standing and walking on the production floor and with moving parts/machinery.
• Ability to work after hours or weekends as required by management to support new product startups and other projects.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend/stoop/twist, crouch/squat, reach above and below shoulders.
• Must be able to work near/with machinery and hand tools.
• Periodic exposure to heat and excessive noise.
• The ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses and steel/composite toe shoes.
• Annual hearing tests are required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.

Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Tags

Full time, Worldwide, Weekend work,

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