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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Analytical Lab. This includes day-to-day management, development, providing direction, scheduling, and staffing of the Technicians/Chemists.

This role also requires the incumbent to effectively communicate information gained from support of the lab to its owners and functional groups.

The incumbent must have the skills to build a strong team that can deliver results.

Accountabilities / Job Responsibilities

Analytical Lab Manager

• Review Fiori lab projects for objective of the project and expected result.  Reach out to the requester for missing information and/or samples.  Establish a plan to perform the project, assigning as required and provide/communicate results once validated.
• Investigate cause of customer and/or production non-conformances and provide solutions to resolve the problem. 
• Support QC department on batch adjustments and approvals.
• Provide formulation guidance as necessary.
• Support Sales Team and CTS by providing technical support such as product recommendations, conduct physical and chemical tests on properties of inks as requested by customers, investigation of complaints.
• Manage operation and maintenance of analytical and other test equipment.  Review for accuracies and interpret results to solve customer complaints and non-conformances.
• Develop new or improve existing ink systems based on customer needs, establish specifications that meet customer requirements.
• Recommend alternate materials for production when material used in existing formula is not available. 
• Watch for opportunities to use up dormant or non-conforming products (Detox program)
• Support training initiatives for the team such as safety, technical, ink formulation and raw materials.
• Manage Time & Attendance, review process for the team.
• Submission of analytical requests as necessary specifying issues and expected result.
• Periodic reviews of conditions of laboratory equipment and the need for new or replacement equipment.
• Maintain highest standards of housekeeping, safety, and employee morale.

Competencies / 

• Motivated high performing Manager
• Ability to stand up to business pressures and enforce compliance.
• Superior organizational discipline with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work independently as well as for an entire team roster
• Awareness to escalate issues in a timely manner to the appropriate resource (s)
• Excellent attention to detail and willingness to take initiative.
• Innate ability to learn quickly.
• Independent yet able to work well on a team
• Ability to build & energize a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Minimum Education and Experience

• Post Secondary Education in chemistry or chemical Engineering desired
• Related work experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Proven Leadership Skills, team building and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with ink application technology and chemistry (or related technologies)
• Strong computer skill set including demonstrated MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Established communication, presentation and reporting capabilities.

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, DC Pension Plan, Group RSP & TFSA programs and optional life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

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