LATICRETE International ยท 3 days ago
Manager, R&D
Grand Prairie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLATICRETE International is a global company focused on high-performance tile and stone installation systems. They are seeking a Manager for their Research & Development department to lead a team of Chemists and Scientists in developing new products and enhancing existing ones.
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Responsibilities
Prioritize and allocate work: Delegate and allocate manageable goals to employees to support company priorities and drive results. Clearly define to team-members project responsibilities and performance expectations for long- and short-term work plans. Set clear priorities for team and individuals, including appropriate allocation of resources (time, money and people)
Assess and Reward Performance: Provide team with timely, fair and measured performance assessments and feedback to foster growth. Provide reward and recognition for performance as appropriate. Address performance concerns and hold team accountable
Build Team Culture: Consistently hold employees accountable for upholding the organizations values. Proactively manage unhealthy conflict among employees and take steps to prevent escalation. Foster an open environment where employees feel able to provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement
Communicate and Motivate: Communicate regular business updates. Convey information in a clear and timely manner. Listen carefully to the views and opinions of peers and colleagues
Devise and conduct experiments to solve increasingly complex problems
Evaluate and suggest new raw materials through regular communication with raw material suppliers
Review and perform competitive testing and analysis as required
Maintain a clean working laboratory environment as well as properly working equipment. Ensure that all instruments that required periodic calibration and validation requirements do so per laboratory calibration/validation procedures
Comply with all laboratory, company, State and Federal safety regulations
Maintain cooperative, professional attitude with all LATICRETE employees and customers
Support Technical Services requests to evaluate field complaints in specific area
Support Operations in evaluating product inconsistencies & providing disposition
Participate in multi-disciplinary team s
Communicate results within R&D, cross-functional departments and Stage Gate Review meetings
Help organize and participate in field trials as required
Interact with end-use customers and contractors to understand product usage, limitations, and needs
Represent R&D at Tradeshows, Trade committees, Standardization authorities in US and around the world
Drive Cost Out Initiatives to ensure most economical production cost with respect to the expected performance of the product. Determine Quality Control parameters for product testing
Responsible for documenting all work via approved methods and sharing developments via occasional technical presentations
Independently process, analyze, and interpret results and data in specific area
Summarize ongoing work and findings to colleagues during department meetings
Coach the scientists and Chemists on procedures, train them to be independent performers/formulators
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Science or relevant Engineering discipline is required
8+ years of product development experience
5+ year demonstrated success leading team
Experience formulating products in a research and development lab environment in a specific area of the construction industry
Experience with Production/Operations, Product Management, QC, ISO processes, Analytical Chemistry, Product Development, Finance, Accounting and Marketing departments
Must be familiar with the process of researching patents, writing invention disclosures, and other publications within the industry
Demonstrated analytical ability in specific area, well organized, detail oriented, and systematic in documenting results
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in order to present and write reports
Ability to organize and present results in a clear concise manner
Must be able to analyze data independently and apply some specialized knowledge (e.g. DOE and statistical methods to solve problems)
Must be a self-starter and able to multi-task
Computer skills: Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and other specialty software systems as required
Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds
Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds
Standing: Must be able to stand at least 50% of the day
Sitting: Must be able to sit at least 50% of the day
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Tuition reimbursement
13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
Flexible spending
Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
Company
LATICRETE International
LATICRETE International is a construction company located in Bethany.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Patrick Millot
Chief Executive Officer
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2025-08-06
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