Group Leader, Polyol Applications - Richmond, United States - Carpenter Co.

Carpenter Co.

Verified Company

Richmond, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success.

If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you_

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a
Polyol Technical Service Group Leader at our Reinhart Technical Center in
Richmond, Virginia. This position will lead the Polyol Technical Service Group to support the needs of customers and the Chemical Sales Team

Your additional responsibilities as Group Leader will include:

Manage and execute customer lab projects as well as provide technical service at customer sites
Mentor technical service group members in polymer characterization, problem solving, and communication
Provide manufacturing support for specialty products related to customer needs
Communicate with customers to understand technical issues and lead project work with internal resources to develop root causes
Provide technical input and help support regulatory needs for Chemical Division products
Monitor competitor technologies and activities in the urethane field and maintain a competitive database of products
Create and maintain technical data and marketing materials for product line
Identify market needs through customer interactions, industry events, supplier relationships, and other industry sources
Provide technical presentations and training as required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Materials Science with appropriate coursework or experience involving polymers
Master's degree in Chemistry or Materials Science, preferred
Strong understanding of polymer chemistry and polymer characterization techniques
2+ years of technical industry experience in polymer or material science discipline
Experience with urethane or urethane raw material chemistry preferred
Ability to travel 4 nights per month
Good verbal and written communication skills

Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Plan

We also have 401K, Profit Sharing and a great Benefit Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and paid time off (Vacation and Holidays).