Senior R&D Manager
Cranleigh Recruitment
- Essex
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Management of R&D, Analytical, Regulatory, Technical Services teams. Continuous development and improvement of current portfolio of products.
- Maximise development capability through total awareness, involvement, teamwork, constant improvement and training.
- Improve the capability of staff by imparting experience and offering guidance on the correct development pathway.
- Support of resolution of customer problems/complaints.
- Creation of new technology.
- Working with Senior Management and the Board for strategy development and execution planning.
- Accurate and timely flow of departmental statistics, to be presented at the monthly Group Management meetings.
- Degree level qualification in Chemistry or closely related.
- A proven R&D Manager with a strong background gained from the chemicals/paints/coatings industry.
- Chemical R&D experience and proven background in pushing innovation through a highly qualified team of chemists/scientists.
- Excellent people management skills with the ability to communicate and develop strong professional relationships with all levels of employees.
- Attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience working with customers/clients/OEMs.
- Ability to think outside of the box and provide excellent problem-solving skills to complex projects.
- Project management experience.