QC/QA Chemist

Company Overview

Hexion is a global leader in performance materials, committed to creating innovative solutions that support critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Our products are vital to building stronger, safer, and cleaner solutions for our customers. At Hexion, we value safety, integrity, and sustainability in all that we do. By joining our team, you’ll help shape the future by delivering quality solutions that make a difference.

Position Overview

We are seeking a self-motivated and results-driven Quality Assurance Chemist to join our team at our Mount Manganui site. Reporting to the Site Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products. Your contributions will directly support production needs, meet customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement across the site.

As a QA/QC Chemist, you will work collaboratively with multiple departments to address quality issues and maintain high standards. Your primary responsibilities will include:

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company EHS requirements and statutory obligations.
• Support plant operations to meet testing needs and ensure product quality.
• Maintain high standards for product quality and assist the production team in meeting targets.
• Update and maintain standard operating procedures and testing protocols.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the site’s industrial hygiene program.
• Monitor emissions for compliance with environmental standards.
• Conduct testing on resins, intermediates, and raw materials.
• Maintain, calibrate, and manage site QC equipment.
• Support ISO-9001 certification and registration activities.
• Manage laboratory supplies and purchasing processes.
• Oversee the rework of non-conforming materials.
• Statistically analyze process results and production trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate and address product quality or output variability issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in batch and tank first pass rates.
• Lead internal QMS audits and contribute to the preparation of relevant documentation and procedures.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a related Science discipline.
• Significant experience in quality assurance/control, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of general test procedures, lab terminology, and chemical safety in both laboratory and production environments.
• A solid understanding of chemistry principles and their practical application.
• Familiarity with EHS standards and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; experience with SAP is preferred.

Why Hexion?

By joining Hexion, you’ll become part of a global team that is passionate about innovation, sustainability, and safety. This is your chance to make an impact in a company dedicated to the future of materials science. If you’re looking to further your career in a dynamic, results-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

Other

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.