Head of Coloration

Improving the sustainability of the textile dyeing industry

Job Description – Head of Coloration

Company:

Colorifix is a biotechnology company that aims to bring a novel, sustainable and environmentally friendly process to the textile dyeing industry by eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals as well as allowing for large savings in water and energy use. Colorifix has been recognised by winning awards in both synthetic biology and fashion, with full information available on our website.

We promote and adhere to our company values of Trust, Sustainability, Respect, Inclusivity and Social Conscience.

Role description:

Colorifix Ltd. is looking for a Head of Coloration (f/m/d) for their Coloration team located in Norwich UK. The Head of Coloration is expected to lead a team of approx. 10 team members to service different stakeholders involved.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Coloration Team (Lab)

• Joint owner (with R&D) of production scale-up and handover of new product developments.

• Investigating alternate dyeing technologies to assess suitability for manufacturing and customer process requirements.

• Controlling/optimising/supplying product data.

• Drive continuous improvement activities in all technical based activities.

• Providing technical assistance relating to product manufacture to the Quality Assurance Manager.

• Estimate costs and prepare budgets

• Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc.

• Ensure output meets quality standards.

• Report to management.

• Review of dyeing results in cooperation with customers and the R&D Team.

• Propose innovative solutions to improve product cost and quality.

• Scale up and validate process from the Colorifix Dyehouse (Portugal).

• Provide timely solutions for trouble shooting.

• Certification awareness for dyes products ZDHC, ISO, Oko-Tex.

• Prepare production planning machine wise and ensure proper productivity, and qualities achieving maximum efficiency.

• Ensure the upkeep of machines by defining and implementing preventive maintenance schedules in coordination with the Engineering Department.

• Schedule training to ensure that employees are aware of and conform to SOP's, Safety and Quality norms.

• Some international travel is required to client and subsidiary offices.

Professional experience & educational qualification:

• Textile/dye house chemist.

• At least five years Management experience in textile dyeing.

• Knowledge of Dye classes & their properties.

• Knowledge of shade matching by all processes.

• A good technical understanding of the dyeing processes.

• Experience or knowledge of R&D/importance of logging data etc.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and global distribution networks and be able to use

• innovative technology to resolve problems and implement business solutions.

• Experience in operational KPIs, and reporting / review processes to ensure continuous improvement of the operational performance.

• Trained to intermediate level in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects, Teams and CRM systems.

• Experienced in quality control processes for dyed fabrics.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Approachable, honest and trusting.

• Outstanding communication skills (English and ideally Portuguese).

• Computer literate and ability to navigate databases.

• Willingness to learn and open-mindedness.

• Understanding of start-up mentality.

• Self-organised and independent workstyle.

• Works well as part of a team.

• Analytical and problem-solving approach.

• Able to work in a cross-functional company.

• Resilient, does not give up easily.

• Ability to effectively and persuasively present information to management, suppliers, and partners.

• Structured, analytical way of working and problem solving.

• Knowledge of methods for process improvement.

Language skills:

• English (mandatory)

• Portuguese (desired)

Title: Head of Coloration

Reports to: CEO

Location: Norwich Research Park

Remuneration: Competitive

Holidays: 25 + BH

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Insurance, EMI Share Options, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme, EAP and Wellbeing Budget, Additional Birthday Leave, and Company Social Events.

Local Amenities: On-site cafes, on-site nursery, parking

Colorifix is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.