You will manage a team of Technical Team Leaders, Chemists and Technicians. You will work with manager and other functions to establish an agreed plan of action according to achieving the business strategy. You will manage a portfolio of projects, prioritizes work and align resources to meet the agreed plan. You will reports directly to Regional Technical Director.
Key Responsibilities
You will create value through value creation programmes, including formula cost reduction and complexity reduction initiatives.
You will understand customer and end-user needs and practices.
Replicates and leverages technical successes elsewhere to deliver speed to scale.
You will use appropriate interpersonal styles to gain acceptance of ideas and plans.Is accountable for product quality and standards.
Coach, guides and provides ongoing feedback to facilitate development of subordinates.
Set objectives and review performance to ensure all team members are engaged in delivering the technical programme.
Identify career development needs and set a development plan for each team member.
Contribute to the development of the technical plan through working with key functions such as Sales/Marketing and Production to set agreed priorities and objectives.
Lead, plan and prioritise a programme of work for the team to ensure that key innovation, value creation, product and process improvement objectives are delivered.
Maintain products to agreed levels of quality performance, benchmarked against key competitors and in full compliance with Product Stewardship policies.
Use a wide range of information sources, e.g. suppliers, internal expertise and peer group network in seeking best solutions. Stay up to date with latest formulation technologies and practices.
Provide Technical support to Sales/Marketing, Purchasing and Supply Chain.
You will need to monitors competitors' products and their quality.
Qualifications
Graduate with Honours Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
8-10 years' work experience in a technical role at a relevant company within the chemical or coatings industry.
Min 5 years of experience as people manager
Experience working with other functions, managing people and leading teams.
Knowledge of Best practice in formulation science along with a deep understanding of paint manufacturing and production processes.
Detailed knowledge of raw material suppliers and their technologies.
Strongly market connected with a detailed knowledge of both applicators and end-users.
Good commercial awareness including, branding, finance, channels to market etc.
Good understanding of business processes in other functions especially Sales/Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain.
Detailed knowledge of EHS, Product Stewardship and regulatory processes/compliance.
About us:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are "One PPG" to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
\n \n Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
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\n PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
\n \n Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
\n
\n The PPG Way
\n Every single day at PPG:
\n We partner with customers to create mutual value.
\n We are “One PPG” to the world.
\n We trust our people every day, in every way.
\n We make it happen.
\n We run it like we own it.
\n We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
\n \n PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
\n \n PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
\n \n Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.