TS&D and NPD Manager, Plastic Additives

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TS&D and NPD Manager, Plastic Additives

 

This position falls within Milliken’s Plastic Additives business. The Plastic Additives business is a global business with sales and technical service across the globe. We are a manufacturer of performance additives for mainly polyolefins and colorants for a variety of plastics. Our focus is to increase the market of polyolefin usage by driving towards more sustainable solutions.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The TS&D and NPD (New Product Development) Manager, Plastics Additives is responsible for leading a team of scientists and engineers in new product development (NPD) as well as identification and expertise in new applications for existing products.   Additionally, this individual will work closely with the R&D Director, Product Line Managers, and business and division leadership to actively manage our project portfolio.   Helping to craft well-defined scope documents and provide oversight to project teams is a key deliverable. Engaging with the global Plastic Additives Technical Service and Development organization is a major responsibility to ensure the successful launch of new products, as well as identifying new opportunities for innovation.

This role reports to the global R&D Director and will work closely with the commercial organization, business, and division leadership to drive business unit growth objectives. 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a healthy NPD project pipeline to achieve business growth objectives.
• Manage a team of 20+ individuals with varying levels of experience 
• Develop team members as technical professionals and managing for excellence, including skills development, constructive feedback, goal setting, and hiring and succession planning.
• Create and manage an annual budget (with the R&D Director).
• Coordinate (with the global TS&D team) a comprehensive capital plan for lab equipment.
• Help develo