Manager, Technical Department

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $90,000-$140,000 DOE

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Manage and track R&D team projects and priorities. Develop formulations for a variety of products. Collaborate cross-functionally on formula development, formula-relevant documentation, raw materials selection and evaluation, supplier qualification, and testing requirements. Provide technical expertise and support to other members of the R&D team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Manage key development projects for customers and ensure timely completion.
2. Ensure appropriate tests/QC checks are performed efficiently.
3. Training and coaching of the technical staff.
4. Ensure that all products are manufactured according to standard procedures and that all quality processes are followed.
5. Involved with continuous improvement.
6. Provide positive reinforcement and feedback to staff.
7. Assist in the approval and procurement of low-cost raw material alternatives.
8. New Chemicals Regulatory Issues - TSCA, Environment Canada, US Customs, etc.
9. Product qualification to industry standards - IPC, Bellcore, UL, IEC, JEDEC, etc.
10. Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures.
11. Research and review technical publications, articles, and abstracts to stay abreast of technical developments in industry.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Participates in product related training of personnel from other Departments.
2. Other duties as assigned from time to time.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other similar Science discipline combined with work experience in ink or coatings Development and Manufacturing.
2. 10+ years’ experience in hands on formulation role.
3. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
4. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
5. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
6. Ability to develop and implement strategies consistent with organization’s long-range goals and objectives.
7. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
8. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
9. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Occasional weekend or overtime work.
2. Occasional travel will be required.
3. Chemical laboratory/manufacturing plant environment.

SAFETY HAZARDS:

1. Moving mechanical parts.
2. Fumes / airborne particles.
3. Extreme heat.
4. Risk of electrical shock and vibration.
5. Loud noise level.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by the Company President to perform other instructions and duties.  You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.  Management has the right to revise this job description at any time.  The Job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.