Technical Specialist (Paper Manufacturing)
Job no: 40000891
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - North
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Take initiative and make your mark in this key influential role
- Make a difference with sustainability at the forefront
Role Details
As a Technical Specialist, you will be at the forefront of our innovative efforts, leading chemical and continuous improvement trials to enhance the performance and sustainability of our paper products. This includes researching and screening new technologies for the enhancement of existing fibre-based packaging products to ensure competitive advantage by creating value ad and cost-effective solutions.
Reporting to the Senior Technical Specialist key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Design, coordinate, and execute chemical and continuous improvement trials within the manufacturing process to evaluate new materials, additives, and production techniques.
- Analyze trial results to optimize paper performance, cost, quality, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.
- Collaborate with Laboratory teams, chemical and machine suppliers to improve existing formulations in response to operational requirements.
- Responsible for analysis of data required for initiatives for improved quality and profitability
- Ensure accurate documentation of all trials, including reporting data, findings, and recommendations.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, advancements in paper chemistry, and sustainability practices to drive innovation.
- Closely collaborate with VPP Engineering & Technology team to manage research and feasibility studies for Visy Pulp & Paper
What you’ll bring to the team
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or Applied Chemistry or Paper Science, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within the paper manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of paper chemistry and raw materials.
- Proven experience in planning and conducting chemical & continuous improvement trials in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and implement practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with environmental and safety regulations in the manufacturing industry.
- Familiarity with safe food packaging regulations.
What you’ll love when you join us:
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements available.
- Leave: Opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Visy discounts: Take advantage of discounts with RSEA, Avis, Harvey Norman and other retailers.
About Visy
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia’s leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer, Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the world’s most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut, providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand, where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!
Please contact Nicholas Strang on Nicholas.strang@visy.com for a confidential discussion or apply now.
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
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