Process Control Technical Manager - Glove Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Process Control Technical Manager to act as the key technical link between Production and Research & Development (R&D). The role is responsible for tightening process controls, improving process stability, reducing variation and defects, and ensuring new R&D developments are successfully transferred into production.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate between Production, R&D, QA and Engineering on glove manufacturing process control.
• Establish, tighten and maintain process parameters, operating windows and control limits.
• Monitor critical processes including latex compounding, coagulant, dipping, leaching, curing, chlorination/polymer coating and stripping.
• Identify process variation and conduct root-cause analysis for defects such as pinholes, thickness variation, tackiness, poor stripping and physical-property failures.
• Lead process improvement trials and verify results before full production implementation.
• Support R&D in scaling up new formulations, products and processes from trial to commercial production.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process control plans, check sheets and technical standards.
• Use production data, SPC and trend analysis to improve process consistency and capability.
• Train technicians and production personnel on process-control requirements and troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, yield, productivity, chemical consumption and manufacturing cost.

Requirments:

• Diploma/Degree in Chemical, Polymer, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Relevant experience in nitrile/natural latex glove manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of glove dipping processes, process troubleshooting, SPC and root-cause analysis.
• Good coordination, leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work closely between R&D and Production.