Technical Manager, Coating Additives and Colorants

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

 

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Technical Manager Coatings Additives and Colorants, Americas

 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Support the development and growth of Borchers (A Milliken Brand) Coatings Additives and Colorants business unit in line with the business’ commercial strategy for the Americas.

Primary responsibilities include leading the Westlake technical teams and oversees the day-to-day lab processes, needs and safety protocols for all Westlake technical teams.

This position will report directly to the Global Technical Director and is located in Westlake, Ohio.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage, develop, and lead the Westlake based technical service team
• Coordinate lab activities to support business objectives, including R&D, co-supplier and application development work
• Continuous improvement of lab processes
• Responsible for driving Milliken EH&S processes with all technical associates
• Maintain and create standard operating procedures
• Organize, track and report on key milestones
• Develop and maintain a high level of customer intimacy by cultivating strong relationship with the technical teams at strategic and key accounts
• Ensure full engagement and compliance of timely data input into digital lab platform
• Work closely with the sales team and distribution partners to align on the commercial and technical support strategy geared towards achievement of business growth goals
• Maintain existing equipment
• Specify and install new equipment (both replacement as well as new capabilities)
• Present status reports to management
• Work independently and in a cross-functional team environment
• Coordinate with global labs to ensure consistent data and process, and share learnings, experiences, and challenges
• Present at tradeshows and conferences

 

 

QUALIFICAIONS - REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemica