EMEA Director of Innovation – Coatings & Adhesives
Chemical & Ingredients Distributor
Do you have vast experience working with coatings, adhesives and construction chemical applications/markets? If so, and you have managerial experience, please read on…
The Company
This organisation is a leading player in Chemicals and Ingredients for the FMCG market. They provide their products to various sectors from food to pharmaceutical to construction. As a global operation, they are established in over 75 countries, offering you stability and career progression.
The Role
As the new EMEA Director of Innovation, you will play a leading role in the business's Coatings & Adhesives section. You can be based anywhere in Europe but expect frequent travel. Your duties will be varied and will include.
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Develop and extend inherent application development capacity across the coating & construction sectors
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Work with suppliers on innovation/new formulation development and optimisation
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Matrix management handling all technical and project responsibility, CAPAX etc
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Provide technical solutions and application training to internal stakeholders & customers
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Take part in customer visits, provide technical presentations
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Develop proof of concept prototype formulations
Your Skills & Experience
To be successful you will need.
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Degree in Material Science/Chemistry
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Solid tenure working experience in coatings/ construction laboratory.
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Broad knowledge of CASE applications/markets
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Confident with presenting technical & product information to internal & external stakeholders
Excellent communication skills in English, able to lead and motivate a team and work independently