R&D Manager - Fire Protection
R&D Manager - Fire Protection
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12-05-2025
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Description
Responsibilities
Qualifications
As the R&D Manager within Fire Protection you will be an expert in your field with experience in managing and leading teams projects and R&D functions. Ideally you will have some experience in fire protection or coatings.
This position offers an exciting and unique opportunity to showcase your expertise and be involved in largescale projects and development.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies and action plans to ensure the department meets its core objectives efficiently.
- Regularly analyze performance data implement improvement measures and monitor results to ensure corrective actions are effective.
- Lead process simplification efforts to support the management team and staff.
- Report on departmental metrics agreed upon with the R&D Director using performance measures to drive continuous improvement.
- Promote technical excellence and enhance company knowledge of application techniques market developments and evolving customer requirements through direct communication and business planning.
- Represent the company at customer facilities industry committees and relevant conferences as needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Polymer/Materials Science or a related field.
- Over 10 years of experience in people management and industry roles.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven track record in product development utilizing stagegated project plans.
- Excellent communication skills capable of presenting clear and structured project plans and complex information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Strong technical expertise in protective coatings and fire protection (Cellulosic & Hydrocarbon).
- Indepth knowledge of global regulatory standards and industry testing for intumescent coatings.
- Experience in launching new products within manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and continuous improvement tools with handson project management experience using stagegated processes.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor coach and manage a diverse team.
Location:
- This role is based at our Bolton site in Greater Manchester.
- Hybrid working options are available.
- Some international travel may be required.
Our offer.
- Work life balance
- Attractive compensation programme
- Bonus plan
- Private medical insurance
- Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
- Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
- Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels
- Attractive wellbeing mental health women & inclusion and ID&E programmes
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Employment Type
Full Time
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