Polymers Manager

Working for a global manufacturing of plastic packaging solutions for the food and beverage and personal care industries is availalbe. The new polymer plastics business unit is immediately hiring a Materials Manager / Senior Materials Engineer. If you have an interest in being apart of an innovative team and new business please consider applying.

• Oversee research focused on PCR grade development
• Identifies emerging trends and translates them into product opportunities
• The candidate will work with procurement and operations to maintain a robust and cost-effective supply chain for all grades.
• Candidate will monitor PCR resin competitors in mechanical and advanced recycling.
• The candidate must have expertise in numerous processing technologies including but not limiting extrusion blow molding, thermoforming and injection molding of polyolefins.
• Identify patentable inventions and manage IP as related to PolyCycle
• Monitor industry patents to stay abreast of new developments in recycling
• Turn research into commercial new products
• Collaborate with operations to optimize the manufacturing process
• Collaborate with sales/business development to maximize value to our customers

Qualifications

• Ph.D. /MS or BS in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in polymer research and development, including hands-on experience with polymer synthesis, characterization techniques, and processing methods.
• Proven track record of leading research teams and delivering successful product innovations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Relocation, fantastic base salary, bonus, benefits

Keywords: Materials Manager, Plastics Manager, Technical Manager,