R&D- Technical Manager II
R&D- Technical Manager II
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Job Description
The Industrial Wood Lab is seeking a Senior R&D Manager to lead the development and commercialization efforts for new and existing products designed for Industrial Wood Market Segments. This individual will work closely with Industrial Wood Sales and Marketing to identify the needs and timelines for product development projects and will coordinate project activities with all the pertinent functions within SW.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Companys staff employees and business relationships.
Responsibilities
Manages all lab priorities and projects including new product development product modifications maintenance of business and continuous improvement with ability to quickly adapt to changes that ensure proper service to our customers.
Manages laboratory staff with responsibility of hiring training developing and managing performance.
Key technical champion accountable for deliverables on stage gate projects
Collaborates with key stakeholders to build product roadmaps and effectively manage the technology portfolio.
Manages customer requests and collaborates with key stakeholders to support customers through problem resolution.
Collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure successful customer transitions.
Participates in industry trade associations and serves as key technical contact for industrial wood technologies and applications.
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status).
Bachelors degree in a Science Technology Engineering or Math field.
8 years of experience in coating formulation and applications.
5 years of experience in managing/supervising direct report(s).
Must have a minimum of 5 years new product development experience.
Must have previous project management experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
10 years of product development and commercialization experience
Knowledge and experience in Industrial Wood coating formulations and processes
Knowledge and experience in Industrial Wood market segments and regulations
Training in Design of Experiments and Design for Six Sigma
Proven project management and leadership skills
Proven talent management and development skills
Travel Requirements: 20% Domestic and International
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future including conversion to H-1B visa.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
