Director of Applications (Inks)

Location: Midwest
Contact: Erik Weiler
Phone: 248-465-0800 x120
Email: erik@mrplymouth.com

Company
My client is an global Ink Manufacturer and the company has locations in more than 30 countries with over 4,000 employees. This successful family run business is extremely profitable and they have tripled growth in the last ten years.

Position: Director of Applications

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, directs and oversees Laboratory functions. Provides education and training for technical staff in terms of product development, formulation, testing procedures, raw material data, etc. Manages and supervises in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; monitors overall results and appraises individual performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.

Responsible for administrative functions including: assigning proper lab personnel for ink trials, customer visits, etc., performance and salary evaluation, interviewing and/or selecting final applicants for hire, conducts employee counseling - provides feedback, disciplinary action, as per company policies and procedures.

Responsible for all technical projects for all customers in the specific region ($80 - 100M) Coordinating between Sales; R&D SCM; HSE; Purchasing departments. The candidate will also communicate with technical staff in other regions in order to find the best solution globally available. Regular participation in international technology meetings and keeping abreast of up-to-date technology and/or all technical aspects of the industry will be required.

Requirements

BS Chemistry (Organic preferred), 10 years comprehensive knowledge of resin, pigment and additive chemistry for printing ink applications, advanced leadership skills and experience working with international markets.

Compensation

Excellent salary, bonus, benefits and relocation package.

Location

Midwest

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Erik Weiler
Account Executive
MR of Plymouth
(248) 465-0800 x120


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