Job Vacancy Details
Development Cell Team Leader
Materials
Sheffield
Permanent
Updated May 6, 2008
Reporting to the Technology Manager, the Development Cell Team Leader will assume overall responsibility for the operation of the Development Cells, including associated up and down stream processing, ensuring that production schedules are met, whilst complying with Metalysis Health & Safety policies.
Key to your role is monitoring the experimental data throughout electrolysis, collating and disseminating this information in the form of a summary report for each individual run. You will also play a key role in the installation and commissioning of new Cells and infrastructure. You will play a vital role in liaising with the scientific and engineering functions to ensure efficient communication of data contributes to the continuous development and improvement of the FFC process.
On a day to day basis you will supervise the running of the Development Cells and their associated processes, to an agreed production schedule, through detailed planning and appropriate resource allocation. You will be responsible for managing and assign workloads for a team of Technicians, including highlighting and organisation of individuals training programmes. You will also be responsible for the smooth running of this department, looking after internal stock control of raw materials and machinery.
Who we're looking for
You will be a confident individual, capable of managing your own time effectively. You will be able to drive yourself and your team without direct supervision with the following personal skills and attributes;
The capacity to successfully deliver projects within set guidelines.
Excellent interpersonal skills, and capability of communicating effectively with all levels in the organisation.
The ability to solve problems, and provide solutions for continuous improvement.
You will be able to function effectively as a member of a team.
A background and understanding in either Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a related subject is highly desirable.It is essential that you maintain a clean working environment, and promote high house keeping standards.Experience of working to compliance with health and safety procedures is important.
Previous supervisory experience will be highly advantageous and further benefit would be gained given exposure to a pilot scale development environment
About our client
Metalysis is a venture-capital backed Company that is exploiting the novel FFC Cambridge process to enter a variety of high-value metal and alloy markets, including tantalum and titanium. The environmentally favourable process reduces many metal oxides to their metals in a molten salt electrolyte at a fraction of the operating and capital cost of conventional technologies. Based in Rotherham, Metalysis has raised over £20m in the past three years to commercialise this technology. The Company is now looking to scale-up the process and is investing heavily in new machinery and equipment. To support these activities Metalysis is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Development Cell Team Leader
What's on offer
Salary dependant upon experience with bonus, share options, pension, life and health cover.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0114 263 6020.
Job Ref: 12975466
Your application will be sent to Matthew Swallow.
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