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Operational Opportunities
Comptroller - Plastics - Houston Area
A leading Plastics engineering, tooling, raw material selection, processing, and production services company is seeking an experienced Comptroller for their facility in the Houston area. The Comptroller will be hands on with daily functions of accounting, finance, and Customer Service while developing the overall financial and manufacturing strategy. The company is growing fast so long term career opportunities are plentiful.
Responsibilities:
- Cost Accounting, developing and implementing financial and manufacturing systems
- Re-evaluating business strategy to increase profitability
- Managing accounts receivable relations, basic accounting functions, and financial analysis
Requirements:
- 4 year degree – (in accounting or actuarial science preferred)
- 5 years financial experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred
- Eager, strategic, self-driven person to help take the company to the next level
- Integrity & a strong work ethic
- Excellent Verbal and written Communication Skills
- Ability to function and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Adaptability to operate with quick change and multi-tasking environment
- No previous plastics experience required but it is a plus
- Ability to travel as may be needed
The company is currently looking for more acquisitions nationwide. As the company grows, this position could include future travel and or relocations. The company is looking for someone who is flexible and can grow as the company grows.
The company is offering a salary of $100-125K (based on experience), and an excellent benefits program.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Corporate Health & Safety Manager - Chemicals - MN
Large Chemicals Manufacturer is seeking an experienced HS Manager in Minnesota. This position shall be responsible for ensuring health and safety regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in occupational injury and illness performance in all four business segments of the Corporation across multiple locations. Working in close cooperation with corporate and location personnel, this role will lead, improve, implement, sustain and participate in the compliance management system
Responsibilities:
- This position will ensure compliance to all applicable regulations covering employee Health and Safety; including applicable OSHA regulations with a focus on PSM compliance, safe work processes and Industrial Hygiene
- Provide leadership, strategy and initiatives necessary to appropriately manage health and safety risk
- Lead, assess, direct and train the organization as necessary to ensure compliance to OSHA 1910.119 PSM compliance
- Develop systems and process for continuous improvement in behavioral based safety and risk assessment with the goal of top tier industry safety performance
- Maintain a current working knowledge of and ensure compliance to all applicable local, state, and federal safety laws and regulations
- Provide direction, analysis and guidance on major capital projects and process changes in the area of safety and health
- Develop and establish Corporate Health and Safety policies and procedures for safe work processes, and injury and illness prevention and improvement
- Ensure employee safety training programs are robust, compliant and effective. Provide management tools and training materials as needed to support site personnel
- Act as a regulatory arm for OSHA compliance
- Develop, implement and participate in an internal audit system · Prepare all sites to achieve “audit ready” status for OSHA inspections
- Take a hands-on approach to identify and correct issues to improve compliance
- Report safety incidents to senior management
- Closely collaborate with senior management to ensure alignment in all key areas of responsibility
- Mentor and coach Site HSE Managers indirectly
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related field · Minimum of 10 years of experience with HSE programs, policies and procedures within a specialty chemicals business with applicable HSE certifications: CSP, CSM, etc.
- Experience with implementation and management of a complete Safety Management System and OSHA compliance within a specialty chemical organization
- Experience in establishing and sustaining PSM compliant program.
- Experience with managing safety training for multiple sites
- Sound judgement and application of risk management principles in determining corporate priorities and initiatives
- Practical plant operations knowledge obtained as a hands-on participant
- Capability to build/maintain excellent relationships across the organization
- Excellent communications skills; ability to listen, summarize and concisely and effectively articulate a position with the ability to convince and influence
- Applicable HSE certifications; CSP, CSM, etc.
The company is offering a salary range of $115-150K (depending on experience), excellent benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance programs, flex benefits plan, 401K, and profit sharing. Relocation assistance available.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Plant Manager - Chemical Manufacturing - Midwest
Large International Chemical Company is seeking an experienced Plant Managers for their Midwest manufacturing facility. Duties include the planning, direction, management, and control of all manufacturing opertions on the site, in accordance with company policies and prodecures to continuously improve the areas of profitability, quality, safety, customer satisfaction and employee morale.
Responsibilities:
- Manage production, maintenance, quality conrol, engineering and environmental activities, and safety
- Profitability and customer satisfaction
- Drive overall business culture, balancing the drive for results with employees morale
- Indviidual performance and career development plans
- Managing site operating costs
- Excellent communication with the workforce
- Define and implement objectives thruout the plant
Requirements:
- Chemical or Engineering Degree preferred but not required
- 5 years of experience in key management role or managing a chemical manufacturing facility
- stong leadership abilities
- strong work ethic
- drive for constant improvement
The company is offering a base of $150-190+K, depending upon experience, plus bonus, and excellent benefits program. A relocation package is available if needed.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Production Manager - Chemicals/Plastics - Houston
A leading Plastics engineering, tooling, raw material selection, processing, and production services company is seeking an experienced Production Manager for their Houston area facility. The company is looking for eager, strategic, self-driven people to help take the company to the next level. This Manager will be hands on with daily functions of manufacturing operations. Due to continued growth, the company offers long-term career opportunities.
Responsibilities:
· Leadership and Direction of plant staff to meet output and quality standards
· Daily Reporting and managing the production floor
· Inventory management of physical inventory and directing physical cycle counts
· Assigning and reporting results of daily production and machine centers
· Responsibility to reach Productivity Goals and Objectives
· Requires Data Entry, analysis & record keeping
· Promoting Proper Safety Measures throughout the Plant
· Championing Monthly safety walks to identify hazards and make recommendations for improvements, then following thru to completion
· Work Order management from Inception to Completion
Requirements:
· Proven Knowledge and experience of manufacturing, production, and processes
· Must show Initiative and be proactive to situations in production
· Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach with an attention to detail · Ability to trouble shoot and understand machine operations
· Clear understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
· Experience with hands on management of employees, while showing a calm demeanor in the face of adversity
· MS Office Suite and the ability to pick up new computer systems for reporting and tracking
· Problem Solver
· Dedication – Attitude of “Whatever it Takes”
· Integrity & a strong work ethic
· Excellent Verbal and written Communication Skills
· Ability to function and thrive in a fast-paced environment
· Adaptability to operate with quick change and multi-tasking environment.
The company is offering a base of $40-$70K, bonus, and excellent benefits program.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
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Sales & Marketing Opportunities
Technical Service/Sales Representative - Adhesives - Chicago Area
A well-known Global Manufacturer is seeking a new Tech Service/Sales professional who is eager to join the adhesives industry. The company is interested in aggressive technically degreed individuals. 1-3 years Tech sales/service experience in the chemical, plastics, industrial, or packaging industry is a big plus but not required. Travel is required, as necessary.
Ideally, the candidate will reside in the Chicago area but residents of WI, MN, or St. Louis will also be considered with the understanding that it would require additional travel from those locations.
The company is offering a base of $95K, an extremely generous incentive program, expenses, and excellent benefits package.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Sales Account Manager - Resins - Ohio
A Global Chemicals Producer is seeking a Sales Account Manager for their Ohio territory, Cincinnati home base preferred, with progression of increased account responsibilities in North America and potential for further advancement within the company. This experienced professional will plan and direct sales activities for Polyethylene and Polypropylene resin sales at both established and prospective accounts.
Responsibilities include:
· Promote and sell the company’s polyolefin products by interacting with established customers across all disciplines
· In-depth knowledge of Polyethylene and Polypropylene and their processes/applications
· Develop and administer sales contracts
· Establish lasting relationships with appropriate customer contacts thru constant contact
· Be a team player who works well with all internal and external customers
· Develop and execute a sales strategy, including succinct account plans with clear objectives
· Prepare pre-call planning for customer visits, including prep of an agent, slide presentations or other product/technical support materials needed
· Demonstrate proficiency in the use of business software
· Consistently meet commitments, ensure accountability, set goals, and drive projected results
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Science, Engineering, Marketing or Business Management
· Minimum of 5 to 12+ years' experience in sales or procurement in the Polyolefins industry, Petrochemical or Polymers experience preferred
· Must be willing to work and travel as needed to complete position requirements
· Travel expected 30-40%
The company is offering a base range of $120 – 170K dependent upon documented industry experience. A generous bonus of 25%, and excellent benefits program is also included.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Chemical/Plastics Sales Trainees - Midwest - Georgia
Global Chemicals/ Plastics Manufacturer Company is seeking new Sales Trainees for their locations in the Midwest and Georgia locations. This is a great opportunity to train in sales and be paid a great salary and wonderful benefits while doing so. There is excellent growth potential within the company and long term employment expectations.
Some of the duties include:
- Identify strategic OEM account. Establish alignment between the customer’s business strategy and the company’s product and service capabilities.
- Along with product development personnel, effectively screen and validate potential growth opportunities.
- Implement product, pricing and market strategies. Participate in strategy development, help position the business and develop the offer.
- Develop account relationships and capture the specification for products at strategic accounts within assigned territory.
- Negotiate contracts and value packages to insure a return on resources invested implementing product/pricing strategies and business practices as appropriate.
- Understand key players, applications, requirements, trends, and needs as well as the company’s potential and share within the targeted industry. Become an industry and product expert to leverage successes across the industry.
- Monitor the competition to better understand issues and threats and develop plans to eliminate barriers.
- Coordinate with distribution regional sales, applications engineers, technical sales and customer operations to achieve the desired sales goals.
- Manage strategic relationships, cultivate new alliances, and monitor competitive activity.
- Communicate regularly and broadly. Ensure smooth transitions to regional sales, customer service, global partners and manufacturing.
- Represent the company as the “face to the customer” in a professional manner that is consistent with policies and procedures.
- Adhere to all safety, travel, ethics, and Human Resource policies.
Requirements:
- A four year technical degree in Chemicals, Plastics, or Mechanical
- Good written and communication skills
- Team oriented individual
- Good computer skills
The company is offering a very competitive salary, and excellent benefits program. with
ample opportunity for growth.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Senior Sales Representative - Adhesives - NY, NJ, PA
Global Chemicals Manufacturer is seeking a Senior Sales Representative for their Northeast Territory. The company’s unique brands in markets around the world open up countless opportunities to follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to always think out of the box, the company is a great fit for you. The Senior Sales Representative is a remote position that will manage an existing territory of $14 Million and will focus on growing territory sales by promoting Adhesive products to current and potential customers in the Tapes & Labels, Medical & Graphics Market Segments.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a geographic territory including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut
- Implement territory management and growth plans that are commensurate with the overall strategic directives of the business
- Recognize competitive forces and prepare sales strategies to offset them
- Impact at high levels of the customer organization with the ability to sell to Top Management
- Become competent with and utilize the company’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools to manage the sales and customer management processes
- Effectively communicate progress and needs to the management team
Requirements:
- BA/BS Degree is required
- 5+ years of experience selling pressure sensitive adhesives, tapes, labels or related packaging industry products is required
- Exhibited knowledge of applicable products and applications including product chemistries (solvent, water-based, hot melt, and UV), application, manufacturing, and equipment a plus
- Ability to set and meet specific and measurable goals and objectives
- Proven Experience creating and maintaining accounts based on excellent customer relationships
- Ability to travel 40%
The company is offering a base salary of $130K with a 150% bonus capability, plus excellent benefits program and the opportunity for growth potential for the right candidate.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Sales Representative - Resins - Midwest
Large International Plastics Company is seeking an experienced Sales Representative in the Midwest, based on the company’s value proposition and support capabilities, to develop strategic OEM account relationships, capture the specification for products, and negotiate new contracts.
Responsibilities:
· Establish alignment between the customer’s business strategy and the company’s product and service capabilities
· Along with product development personnel, effectively screen and validate potential growth opportunities
· Implement product pricing, and market strategies
· Develop account relationships and capture the specification for products at strategic accounts within assigned territory
· Negotiate contracts and value packages to ensure a return on resources invested · Understand key players, applications, requirements, trends, and needs, and become an industry and product expert to leverage successes across the industry
· Monitor the competition to better understand issues and threats and develop plans to eliminate barriers
· Manage strategic relationships, cultivate new alliances, monitor competitive activity · Communicate regularly and broadly within the organization
· Become involved in industry trade associations
· Represent the company as the “face to the customer” in a professional manner that is consistent with policies and procedures
· Willingness to travel as necessary
Qualifications:
· 4-year degree
· At least 2-5 years of prior sales or technical experience in a plastics-related field
· Technical knowledge of resins
· Price and margin profitability management skills
· Strong Negotiation and communication skills
· Ability to travel as needed
The company is offering a base of $90-110K, plus 20% bonus, company car, and excellent benefits package.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Key Account Manager - Plastic Resins - Industrial & Consumer Goods
Established global plastic raw materials supplier is seeking an experienced sales professional for their Industrial and Consumer Goods market. The company is interested in individuals who are self-starters, and eager to establish and grow new accounts as well as maintain existing accounts in the Industrial and Consumer Goods market space. The company is well known in the industry for supplying superior quality products. The ideal candidate will have experience selling plastic raw materials.
Responsibilities:
• The development and commercialization of new projects and management of existing Key Accounts in the Industrial and Consumer Good market
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with OEM's and Tiers
• Analyses sales and develops actions programs to ensure realization of targets and prepare corrective measures where needed
• Prepare and annually update the Marketing Concept for the segment
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Three years (minimum) experience required in Sales and/or Marketing
• Strong Communications skills and ability to write marketing concepts for Industrial and Consumer Goods is required
• Proficient with personal computers and programs (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 70%
• Ability to communicate in German, a plus
The company is offering a strong base income of $110-130K, a generous bonus program, and excellent complete benefits package.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Outside Sales Distribution Manager - Plastic Resins - Southeast
Established global plastic raw materials supplier is seeking an experienced sales professional for their Distribution Sales Channel. The company is interested in individuals who are self-starters, and eager to establish and grow new accounts as well as maintain existing accounts in the distribution market space. The company is well known in the industry for supplying superior quality products. The ideal candidate will have experience selling plastic raw materials.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and grow America's distribution sales channel
• Increase the company’s presence via Distribution, product training, coordinating pricing, Tech Days, traveling to Distribution accounts/targets, and developing projects via Distribution
Requirements:
• To qualify for this position, you must have experience selling $150k to $1mm deals to OEM and Tier 1 markets while holding margin
• You must have above average consultative selling and problem-solving skills and be organized to handle longer sales cycles
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ten years of experience in Sales and Marketing in Chemical or Chemical related industry
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
• Proficient with personal computers and programs (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 70%
• Ability to communicate in German, a plus
The company is offering a strong base income of $100-130K, a generous bonus program, and excellent complete benefits package.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Sales Account Manager - Plastic Resins - Midwest
Established global plastic raw materials supplier is seeking an experienced sales professional for their midwest region. The company is interested in individuals who are self-starters and eager to establish and grow new accounts as well as maintain existing accounts in the market space. The company is well known in the industry for supplying superior quality products. The ideal candidate will have experience selling plastic raw materials, or past experience selling for a molder within the automotive industry.
Responsibilities:
• To identify and realize new opportunities for the company's key products in the Midwest
Requirements:
• 4 year degree (preferred)
• 3-5 years of sales experience in the plastic/resins industry
• Excellent communication and follow up skills
• Proficiency in negotiation and account management
• Ability to travel as needed
The company is offering a strong base income of $110-125K, a generous bonus program, and excellent complete benefits package.
To apply please email your resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Automotive Sales Account Manager - Plastic Resins - Detroit
Established global plastic raw materials supplier is seeking an experienced sales professional for their automotive accounts. The company is interested in individuals who are self-starters, and eager to establish and grow new accounts as well as maintain existing accounts in the automotive market space. The company is well known in the industry for supplying superior quality products. The ideal candidate will have experience selling plastic raw materials, or past experience selling for a molder within the automotive industry.
Responsibilities:
• To build direct business with global and local OEM’s, tier 1 & 2 in the automotive industry
• To identify and realize new opportunities for the company's key products in the automotive segment
Requirements:
• 4 year degree (preferred)
• 5 years sales experience in the plastic/resins industry
• Excellent communication and follow up skills
• Proficiency in negotiation and account management
• Ability to travel as needed
The company is offering a strong base income of $150-170K, a generous bonus program, and excellent complete benefits package.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Senior Commercial Sales Manager - Polymers & Petrochemicals - Location Negotiable
Large long-established and continually growing International Company is looking to expand its distribution & trade of petrochemical products both domestically and internationally. The company is seeking a Senior Commercial Sales Manager to participate in a lead role within its US Polymers & Petrochemicals distribution business by way of sourcing and selling petrochemical products to the North American and international markets. This individual will be reporting directly to the Senior Director-Petrochemical Solutions.
This once in a career opportunity features:
• Autonomous and entrepreneurial environment; joining at this stage in the business’ evolution will offer you the opportunity to have a considerable impact on the future strategy of the company
• Opportunity to collaboratively develop commercial strategies, relationships and customers.
• Opportunity to join a high value business within the group providing significant ROI.
• High visibility role with significant engagement with senior stakeholders and influence in the growth of the business.
• Excellent career opportunity to develop into lead management role or to move into various parts of the group both domestic and internationally
Responsibilities include:
• Collaboratively expand our current distribution/trading operation to source US petrochemical products and market to US, LATAM and EMEA customers
• Be able to strategically source the products and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Create and implement strategic sales and marketing plans that successfully achieve business objectives, and monitor market trends to capitalize on opportunities
• Work collaboratively with the International team members at identifying current customer requirements and negotiating deals with current customers
• Identify trends and customer needs, building a short/medium/long-term sales pipeline in accordance with targets
Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or similar related field
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience within petrochemicals/polymers commercial distribution and/or trading environment; 15 years plus is preferred
• Must have in-depth knowledge of and past experience in the Petrochemical & Polymers sector, as well as a credible network at both Producer and Converter bases to initiate viable negotiations and deal execution
• Be able to strategically source petrochemical products and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Ability to operate independently and within small teams in a dynamic, matrix environment
The company is offering a base salary of $170-200K, excellent bonus program, and great benefits.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Distribution Channel Manager - Plastics
The Distribution Channel Manager is responsible for developing and managing the relationships within the Distribution Channel network in Region Americas (RAM). This role provides leadership, management, and strategic direction for the Distribution Channel for all business segments promoting molding compound product lines.
The position will supplement the regional business plan in support of the strategic growth objectives, including working with selected direct accounts. The incumbent will bring a high level of knowledge in Medical, Automotive, Appliance, Lighting, and Extrusion.
Responsibilities:
· Develop and manage relationships with distributors promoting Molding Compound PMMA business segment in Region Americas (RAM)
· Drive growth with a select group of direct customers to support the business segment. This includes: Appliance, Lighting, Extrusion and Compounds/Blends.
· Implement and manage the RAM distribution strategy
· Primary point of contact between Distribution Channel and Business Segments
· Drive commercial growth and align business segment strategies within the Distribution Channel
· Manage the opportunity pipeline and drive funnel velocity
· Conduct regular business reviews with Distribution Channel partners
· Coordinate commercial activities at key OEM and Tier One accounts
· Support all commercial activities: pricing, sampling and coordinate technical inquiries
· Organize and maintain commercial documentation
· Support and facilitate business and technical training sessions
· Monitor market activities, including areas of opportunity
· Design and implement marketing and sales promotions in the Distribution Channel
· Contribute to the RAM marketing goals, strategies, and activities
Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or business field; Masters or technical degree preferred
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in the plastics industry
· Minimum 2 years in distribution sales or distribution management (in plastics)
· Demonstrated experience working effectively within a matrix and multicultural organization
· Self-driven with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
· Proven ability to take the initiative and influence others in a team atmosphere
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and CRM
· Must be willing to travel at least 60% of the time
· Management / strategic account management desired
The company is offering a base salary to $140-150k, bonus 25%, generous car allowance, and excellent benefits package.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Management Opportunities
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Technical Opportunities
Technical Service/Sales - Adhesives - Chicago Area
A well-known Global Manufacturer is seeking a new Tech Service/Sales professional who is eager to join the adhesives industry. The company is interested in aggressive technically degreed individuals. 1-3 years Tech sales/service experience in the chemical, plastics, industrial, or packaging industry is a big plus but not required. Travel is required, as necessary.
Ideally, the candidate will reside in the Chicago area, but residents of WI, MN, or St. Louis will also be considered with the understanding that it would require additional travel from those locations.
The company is offering a base of $95K, an extremely generous incentive program, expenses, and excellent benefits package.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Corporate Project Engineer - Resins Industry - MN
Well established supplier and distributor of resins has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate Project Engineer that can be based in Minneapolis, MN.
Responsibilities:
· Project management responsibility for successful completion of assigned capital projects
· Estimate project costs for capital budgets. Forecast and prepare estimates to properly authorize funding for assigned projects.
· Develop project scopes and detailed designs using both company and offsite resources.
· Ensure Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance for projects.
· Support construction of projects by issuing construction scope, bidding installation resources, and selecting contractors. Directly or indirectly supervise construction contractors.
· Coordinate/lead check out, commissioning and startup of new installations.
· Manage and support projects throughout the Corporation.
· Troubleshoot plant operations and support optimization of existing facilities.
· Lead process improvements across multiple locations.
· Contribute to optimization of project processes and specifications.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering.
· Ability to define and develop projects with the plant operations groups or corporate customers.
· 3 years of leading multiple concurrent large capital projects ($20K to $10MM) in a chemical or process industry.
· 2 years working at or supporting an operating facility and willing to provide hands-on engineering support at our manufacturing/distribution facilities.
· Experience with OSHA Process Safety Management.
· Demonstrated ability to develop and track a project plan and schedule projects. (MS project experience preferred).
· Demonstrated ability to accurately estimate and track project costs.
· Experience in preparing requests for bid and administering design and construction contracts.
· Demonstrated ability to work independently.
· Ability to lead remote project teams and travel approximately 30% to company locations as needed for scope definition, design development and project implementation. Willingness to adjust work hours and days to complete critical project tasks.
· Excellent communication abilities.
· Proficiency in AutoCAD software for use in P&ID development and documentation of project scope.
The company is offering a base salary of $110-140K, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, flex plans, 401 matching, and profit sharing.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Product and Application Development Engineer - Chemicals/Plastics - MI
One of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world is seeking a qualified Product and Application Development (PAD) Engineer in Michigan. This individual is responsible for driving composite material development projects and supports efforts to win and retain business, reduce cost, support other business initiatives as a representative of product technology, and supports continuous improvement and operational excellence efforts. The successful PAD will be helping implement new technologies and solutions by effectively collaborating with customers, marketing, sales, manufacturing and technology.
Responsibilities:
- Promote all aspects of the Health, Safety, and Environmental guideline
- Identify and implement innovative new product technologies for break-through product performance in order to build the pipeline for future growth. Generate and find new ideas, conduct proof-of-concept scouting, and push for market implementation
- Lead and/or contribute to product development projects
- Optimize existing technologies for improved product performance to meet market or customer objectives
- Lead projects using solid scientific principals and statistical analysis to deliver on performance objectives
- Work with marketing, commercial, manufacturing, quality, and technology teams to ensure success of efforts to win new business including efforts such as creation and management of product datasheets, technical bulletins, and other technical product literature
- Develop and leverage an understanding of the company’s products’ value proposition and fit in market
- Lead and contribute to cost reduction projects as a representative of product technology
- Provide guidance to the business unit in respect to supplier selection and alternate sources of key raw materials, actively working on new raw material development and raw material portfolio optimization and provide guidance to business unit in respect to managing product portfolio
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations at meetings or conferences, and actively participate in technical organizations and professional associations related to the targeted BU core technologies
- Develop documentation to aid in knowledge retention, employee training, and new employee on-boarding. Lead projects using solid scientific principals and statistical analysis and help the organization find improved ways to leverage such tools. Ensure compliance to performance management system
- Act as a technical consultant to manufacturing sites for product or process related items.
- Provide technical advice and training to internal (sales support, technicians, etc.) and external customers on product offerings
Qualifications:
- 4 year degree in polymer science or engineering, material science or engineering, mechanical engineering, composites engineering, or chemistry
- Minimum 5 years industrial experience
- Either an advanced degree or industrial experience is required
- Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence effectively and to speak fluently with internal and external customers
- Must have excellent communication and project management skills for working with cross functional teams
The company is offering a base salary of $110-140K, 15% bonus and great benefits package.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Application Development Engineer - Polymers - Southeast - Georgia
A leading international supplier of specialty polymers is seeking an experienced Application Development Engineer for their Southern Region. The company’s Application Technology develops new applications together with customers and supports them with innovative solutions from idea to production. To strengthen their team, they have an opening for an Application Development Engineer in its Industry & Consumer Group.
Responsibilities include:
· Project Leader for development of new applications
· Providing technical support to customers with product selection, materials analysis, component design and manufacturing processes
· Remain current with industry trends, technologies and opportunities for the company
· Participation in cross-departmental teams
Requirements include:
· BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or related field
· ≥ 5 years of experience in related industry
· Experience as Product Developer or Project Engineer of Engineering Plastics
· Experience of replacing metal with thermoplastics
· Experience in Business Development
· Standard knowledge of injection molding polyamides
· Available to travel up to 60%
· Proficient with MS word, Excel and Power Point
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Knowledge of Plastics manufacturers industry
· Strong analytical and decision-making skills
· Think with creative approach to Application development
· Demonstrated team-building, planning and organization skills preferred
The company is offering a base of $110K-125K, bonus and excellent benefits program.
To apply please email resume to rneely@TheNeelyGroup1.com
Job Applicants
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