Soap Chemical Engineer at Basil Industries Limited

Call for application for the position of Soap Chemical Engineer.

Contract Type – Open ended contract

About the Basil Industries Ltd

The Basil Industries is Leading Manufacturers of Corrugated Boxes, Laundry Bar Soaps, Ladies Sanitary Pads. Located at Industrial Park Muhanga.

Job Title: Soap Chemical Engineer

Job Summary:

Designs, develops, and optimizes soap manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production of high-quality soap products.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and improve soap formulations and recipes.
2. Design and optimize soap manufacturing processes (e.g., saponification, blending).
3. Conduct experiments and trials to test new formulations and processes.
4. Troubleshoot production issues and resolve problems.
5. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, quality control).
7. Optimize process efficiency, yield, and product quality.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
2. 2-5 years of experience in soap manufacturing or related industry.
3. Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles and soap chemistry.
4. Knowledge of soap-making processes and raw materials.
5. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in Chemical Engineering .
2. Professional Engineer (PE) license.
3. Experience with process simulation software.
4. Knowledge of quality control and assurance procedures.
5. Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EPA).

Work Environment:

1. Soap manufacturing plant.
2. Laboratory setting.
3. Collaboration with production team.

Interested candidates should send their application no later than November 30th 2024 via email at anil@basilindustries.co.rw and sudi@basilindustries.co.rw.