Plant Chemist

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

Are you a highly qualified and passionate chemist eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Covestro is actively recruiting for this pivotable role!

As a Plant Chemist at Covestro, you'll be at the forefront of innovation and process optimization. Your expertise will drive our manufacturing excellence and contribute to our global leadership in the chemical industry.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process Optimization and Cost Efficiency:

• Identify, propose, support, and execute projects for quality improvement, process optimization/debottlenecking, cost reduction, and yield improvement.
• Deliver expert technical support on product chemistry, process technology, and complex processing challenges., Collaborate directly with cross-functional teams, including operators and team leaders, and Quality Control Technicians.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance:

• Support site quality assurance activities by leading pFMEA studies, participating in or leading QRA studies, supporting or leading root cause investigations for customer complaints, and conducting internal GMP audits.
• Manage MOC processes for new product introductions, process modifications, raw material changes, and supplier updates, while ensuring compliance with SHEQ standards.

Product Upscaling and Technology Transfer:

•  Support product transfers to other manufacturing sites, and facilitate upscaling of new and modified products, ensuring smooth transfer from R&D to plant production.
• Evaluate the technical, safety, and quality aspects of new products before their integration into plant operations, ensuring compatibility with existing manufacturing capabilities

Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between R&D and Manufacturing departments to align on product introductions, product transfers, and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate as a specialist in HAZOP studies and Maintenance FMECA for safe and environmentally compliant plant operations.

Innovation and Value Add:

• Implement and maintain best practices in chemical and technical processes, driving product quality and safety excellence.
• Facilitate strong alignment between R&D and Manufacturing teams  to ensure successful new product launches and process improvement projects that align with business objectives.

WHO ARE YOU?

• You have a master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Technology with over 5 years of relevant experience in a similar function, or a bachelor’s with 10 years of experience.
• You bring a strong production-focused mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You possess effective communication and stakeholder management abilities in cross-functional settings.
• You are fluent in English, with Dutch fluency prioritized.
• You demonstrate a proactive and results-driven approach to work
• You are familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is advantageous.

WHO ARE WE?

Covestro wants to make the world a better place and strives as a company to become climate neutral and fully circular. But what exactly do we do? In the Netherlands, our focus is on the development and production of waterborne resins for coatings, printing inks and adhesives applications. With our biobased acrylic wall and trim paint resins we color your interior. Our barrier coatings ensure that packaging materials can be better recycled. And with our coatings for fiber optic cable, we help bring superfast Internet into your living room! Covestro counts about 800 employees in the Netherlands spread over 5 sites, namely in Waalwijk, Hoek van Holland, Zwolle, Geleen and Amsterdam.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

At Covestro, we offer an inspiring and diverse work environment where personal growth is strongly encouraged. In addition to this challenging position, we offer:

• a pleasant working atmosphere in an enthusiastic team.
• plenty of opportunities to grow and develop within Covestro. In addition to development meetings with your manager, we also offer (online and offline) training through Covestro Learning, customized training and coaching.
• a form of contract to be determined by mutual agreement.
• an interesting pension plan (with 6% own contribution - 80% of the premium is paid by Covestro).
• an excellent salary of minimum € 72.022 to a maximum € 109.819 (Scale VS 1.1). This includes vacation allowance. You can also make annual steps within your salary scale.
• 25 vacation days and the possibility to buy more days.
• a BenefitShop budget of 7% of your annual salary. You can use this budget to buy extra leave, to purchase a bicycle in a tax-friendly way or to have it paid out.
• Profit-Sharing Bonus (PSP): Depending on the salary grade, the target bonus percentage is  5%. The maximum payout can reach up to 12.5%.
• Do you travel business kilometers with your own transportation? Then you will receive a mileage allowance of € 0.36 per kilometer, of which € 0.23 is untaxed. (with a maximum of 60km per day)
• a home work allowance of € 2.35 per day if you can work from home.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Are you interested? Then apply online now via the application button and we will contact you within 24 hours. Do you still have questions? Feel free to ask them to: madalena.magalhaesvitorio@covestro.com

As soon as we receive your application, we will set up an initial phone introduction. In case of a mutual positive click we will invite you for a first interview (on location or via Teams). Both parties still enthusiastic? Then a second interview will take place on location. Then we will offer you the position and the financial offer will be sent.  Upon agreement, we are ready to start and welcome you to Covestro.

Apply today and discover what Covestro mean to you!

YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!

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