Wikoff Color Corporation · 1 day ago
Product Development Leader
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWikoff Color Corporation is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager to lead the formulation and innovation activities for their inks and coatings portfolio at the Alpharetta Technical Center. The role involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team, driving product innovation, and collaborating with various departments to ensure technical excellence and business growth.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Celeste Claro
Responsibilities
Provide technical and strategic leadership for product development projects across energy-curable, waterborne, and solventborne platforms
Manage and mentor a team of formulation chemists and color specialists; set clear priorities, goals, and development plans for each team member
Drive new product innovation aligned with Wikoff’s strategic objectives and customer needs
Evaluate new raw materials, technologies, and suppliers to enhance product performance, cost efficiency, or sustainability
Partner with Sales and Marketing to identify market gaps and translate them into actionable R&D programs
Guide formulation optimization and scale-up efforts in collaboration with Manufacturing and Quality
Ensure timely project execution, accurate documentation, and communication of technical results
Oversee color matching and color control standards for customer-specific formulations
Maintain an active role in troubleshooting customer issues and providing technical expertise for complex applications
Foster collaboration with other Wikoff R&D centers to share best practices, standardize procedures, and coordinate global development efforts
Uphold and continuously improve laboratory safety, compliance, and organization standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of progressive experience in the inks, coatings, or specialty chemicals industry
Demonstrated expertise in formulating solventborne, waterborne, or energy-curable systems
Prior experience supervising or leading technical teams in a laboratory environment
Strong understanding of color science, pigment dispersion, and color matching techniques
Proven track record of product development from concept to commercialization
Preferred
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills
Excellent leadership and mentoring capabilities
Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Marketing
Familiarity with regulatory and sustainability requirements affecting inks and coatings
Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proficiency in laboratory data management and documentation systems
Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Company
Wikoff Color Corporation
Wikoff Color Corporation is a printing company that supplies digital printing inks.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Lewis
President and CEO
Martin Iles
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-01-29
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