Technical Director
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We are seeking an experienced and talented Technical Director to lead develop and train our technical team. This position is accountable for defining the organizations strategy for product and process development as well as overseeing key R&D projects. We are looking for a leader who is relentlessly curious eager to explore material and laboratory capabilities and can bring strategy and focus to technical pursuits. The Technical Director plays a pivotal role in shaping the companys future through leading teams in product development and process improvement. As Technical Director you will oversee key R&D projects pertaining to wax powders dispersions emulsions and other advanced materials.
Essential Functions:
Technical Leadership: Oversee critical R&D initiatives and align with business goals ensuring projects meet established timelines and deliver solutions that drive company growth.
R&D Discovery: Develop research programs that incorporate the latest scientific findings. Improve existing products and explore compelling opportunities; evaluate new raw materials and technologies.
Technology Improvement: Identify evaluate and implement technologies used by suppliers competitors and customers to maintain a competitive edge and enhance product performance.
Cross-functional Collaboration: prioritize project goals by working closely with Sales Marketing Operations and other departments to ensure alignment between technical advancements market needs and capabilities.
Materials and Process Evaluation: Assess materials processes and equipment to optimize product development and production efficiency.
Training and Development: Recommend and implement training programs and tools to enhance performance and skill development of team members fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Performance Monitoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to inspire high levels of performance and accountability.
Documentation: Accurately document all phases of R&D projects from conceptualization to implementation ensuring transparency and compliance with industry standards.
Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers through site visits product testing and exceptional service.
Quality Assurance: Work with our QC team to optimize product specifications with respect to profitability.
Industry Engagement: Represent the company at industry events delivering proprietary insights and research; study trends and advancements in the field to share internally with the team.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Lead and sponsor the global technical team fostering a culture of collaboration ethical behavior continuous improvement professional development and accountability.
Train and develop the North American group of laboratories assigning projects appraising individual performance and ensuring that high standards of efficiency and quality are met.
Organize and oversee the technical team through effective recruiting retaining training and professional development.
Administer and prepare laboratory budgets.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Masters or PhD degree in chemistry chemical engineering or related field.5 years of experience in specialty additives polymers coatings or chemical industries required with a strong focus on polymers and chemical formulation.5 years of management experience preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Willing to work in a general laboratory environment.
Required to wear PPE and complete safety training.
Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time may include bending/stooping.
Prepared for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
FLSA Classification: Exempt and reports to the President.
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EEO Statement: Shamrock Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Unclear
