Innovation Manager - CASE - Coatings / Adhesives / Sealants / Elastomers

Our Client is a speciality supplier and manufacturer of raw materials and chemicals for the UK Chemical Industry.

They are now seeking an Innovation Manager - CASE (Coatings / Adhesives / Sealants / Elastomers). This position will be Laboratory / Office based in Redditch, Worcestershire and is a full-time permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To drive proactively engagement from our clients Innovation Services team with the Operating Divisions, Suppliers and Customers to submit and develop ideas for business growth and follow innovation best practices.
2. To be at the forefront of and drive marketing, application and formulation innovation.
3. To ensure scale up through pilot to commercial volumes. To support the introduction of innovations in the market.

Qualifications And Experience:

1. BSc in Chemistry (or equivalent / similar)
2. Solid experience and ability to evaluate raw materials and create formulations in a number of industrial market segments, particularly Paint Technology. Major focus areas are Industrial and Decorative Coatings (film forming and non-film forming), Adhesives, Composites, Sealants.
3. Holds an advanced understanding of the market and customer needs.
4. Has a practical understanding of the most recent technical methods, formulations / syntheses and analytical techniques.
5. Holds a track record of engaging with customers to develop workable project briefs and converting to successful commercial volumes.
6. Has the ability to move an NPD project to scale for all areas of market application.
7. Has a tangible track record of commercial success for complex NPD projects.
8. Has the regulatory understanding to enable rapid and agile NPD.
9. Has management experience of scientifically trained employees.
10. Ability to present a compelling case to leadership and stakeholders within the company, at customers and suppliers.
11. Analytical. Numerate. Literate. Creative. Innovative.

In return, our Client is offering a basic salary of up to £50,000 per annum, (salary is negotiable and dependent on experience), plus benefits.

To apply for the above position, please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd.