IPS Corporation · 18 hours ago
Technical Manager
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expIPS Corporation is a global supplier of adhesive solutions, and they are seeking a Technical Manager to oversee the local technical team and manage project portfolios. The role includes ensuring EHS compliance, maintaining quality assurance systems, and providing technical expertise while collaborating with various departments.
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Responsibilities
Management – Oversee the local technical team and day to day activities within NPD and QC. Providing mentorship, training and guidance to ensure the delivery of high quality work
Project Management – Lead and manage the project portfolio within your region, adhering to project timelines and coordinating resources globally with other regional technical leaders
EHS Compliance – Maintain and update EHS risk assessments, COSHH and SOPs for laboratory environments
Quality Assurance – Maintain and develop NPD and QC systems and procedures as well as implementation of new SOPs when needed. Carrying out work in compliance to ISO 9001
Technical Expertise – Provide technical guidance and governance to the business. Support and lead teams through development projects and quality investigations
Collaboration – Liaise with commercial and marketing functions, supporting the development and implementation of the technical roadmap and business strategy
Confers with scientists, engineers and customers/potential customers regarding research, field test results, and prepares technical papers and reports
Reporting and Documentation – Maintain accurate documentation for all technical work through the team. Preparing updates, reporting progress and results to leadership and key stakeholders. Conveys technical ideas in written or verbal reports at a suitable level for the audience
Be a leader and drive improvement of everything. “Kaizen is the way of life”. Make recommendations for improvements to facilities or processes when needed. Maintain an efficient practical working environment
Works to site health, safety, and quality standards. Proactive in reporting issues and making improvements. Controls chemical and process hazards in the laboratory through internal procedures
Qualification
Required
Education to degree level within chemistry, chemical engineering or other relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience
Eight years or more experience working with adhesives, coatings, polymers, plastics, formulation development, material properties or other equivalent experience
Proven experience in technical management
A strong understanding of chemistry and the relevant technologies
Experience presenting to a wide range of audiences at all levels of the business including non-technical and business leaders
Strong IT skills including MS Office packages
Good organizational skills and a methodical approach to work
Ability to manage and balance workload to meet agreed project targets
Ability to lead, manage and empower teams
Knowledge in a relevant scientific discipline
Data/information collection, management, and analysis
Planning and organisation
Proactive, self-motivation and able to use initiative
Attention to detail
Effective communication skills – verbal and written across all levels of the organization
Flexibility to adapt to the needs of customers or business objectives
Teamwork
Preferred
Chemical manufacturing experience is desirable
An awareness of sustainability, environment, health and safety issues
Company
IPS Corporation
IPS® Corporation is the leading manufacturer of solvent cements, primers and sealants for all markets and applications
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-08-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Dan St. Martin
Chief Executive Officer
William Barton
CFO, Consultant M&A
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