R&D- Technical Manager (Liquid Coatings)

Role details

Lead the development, commercialization, maintenance, and optimization of liquid industrial coating products and platforms for the General Finishes, Building Products and Energy market segments. Provide technical direction for solvent-borne and water-borne coating formation, application, testing, manufacturing scale-up, product performance and troubleshooting. Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing and Product Management to identify and prioritize customer and market needs, support and secure new business as well as maintain the existing customer base.

Provide technical leadership in customer-facing activities, including customer visits, technical presentations, plant or line trials and communication of technical recommendations. Develop key customer and supplier relationships to support existing business and new business growth. Partner with Product Management, Purchasing, and PCG Raw Materials team to support raw material consolidation and cost saving initiatives. Develop key customer and supplier relationships to support existing business and new business growth. Leads a workplace culture for innovative solutions, execution excellence, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

Oversee people development using performance management, succession planning, and individual development planning tools. Holds the technical team accountable for achieving product development, customer support, portfolio management, project execution, safety and business goals. Builds and strengthens General Industrial lab team through mentoring, training, talent acquisition, and attrition. Collaborate in cross-functional teams, including quality control, production, engineering, and product management to increase production efficiency, reduce cost, and improve product quality. Collect and analyze data on project metrics, to identify areas for improvement.

Determine and obtain capital resources needed to support business goals.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s of Science Degree including 2 semesters each of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Must be legally authorized to work in the US. Minimum 10 years industry experience in the development of formulated coatings, plastics or inks products and polymer development or materials science and intellectual property management Laboratory management of teams greater than 6 people Strong strategic perspective and ability to deal with complex requirements and set priorities Structured, data-based rational thinker and strong execution skills. Strong market knowledge, customer experience, and demonstrated relationships with Sales and Marketing groups.

Knowledge of related Regional markets, product stewardship, and regulatory requirements. Excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent project management and problem-solving skills. English Speaking, strong communication skills, both orally and written. Technical understanding and knowledge in industrial coatings chemistry Coatings formulation skills Coatings application testing General computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint , emails Preferred Qualifications: Six Sigma practical knowledge and experiences desired.

Design of Experiments (DOE) Math and Statistic Software – JMP or Minitab IP Management and Patenting Polymer resin experiences Travel Requirements : Domestic and some International Travel estimated at 25%. This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa. This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.