Chief Chemist/Technical Manager

SUMMARY:
Chief Chemist/Technical Manager (Detergents or Chemicals) POSITION INFO:
The purpose of the Chief Chemist and R&D Lead will be to act as the Product Information Officer (Technical, Safety, Certifications, Approvals and Registrations), Chemistry Support in all its spheres, and to provide the necessary training to the Sales team. Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Industrial Chemistry (Degree preferred).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the chemical detergent industry 
• Working knowledge of detergent Chemistry and product formulation /development
• Understanding of surfactant and antimicrobial products and emulsions
• Understanding of production processes for Industrial and specialty products
• Working knowledge of QA and ISO systems as related to the chemical industry
• Knowledge or experience of running plant trials in a factory environment
• Ability to liaise with external company clients and suppliers at senior level
• Ability to organise work program effectively
• Use of accounting system will be advantageous (i.e. Syspro)
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transport (Minimum Code 8)
• Intermediate knowledge required MS Office 2013 - Excel and Word essential