Location: Mills River,NC, USA
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We are looking for a Manager, Testing Centers & Analytics to join our Product Development and Innovations team in one of the UPM Raflatac locations in Poland, the United States of America, or China.
Greetings from your future manager
I am looking forward to welcoming you as a key manager in our Product Development & Innovation team. You will manage our Testing Centers located in NW, TA, MR and CS, which support our product development and innovation activities by offering state-of-the-art testing methods. You will also develop our analytical methods for deeper understanding of phenomena in the value chain of the pressure sensitive products. This is a great opportunity to work in a very agile business with a fast-paced working environment combined with a distinct UPM Raflatac global company culture. - Ismo Pietari, Director, Adhesives & Coating Technology Platform.
What you will do
* Be the superior for the team leaders of Testing Centers
* Develop Testing Center networks in short and long term
* Harmonize and develop test methods across the R&D Center network
* Report KPI for the efficiency of the centers
* Develop digitalization and automation of the laboratory work in the centers
* Lead Analytics expert team
* Collect the needs for the testing and analytics methods from the product development network and develop the capabilities accordingly, also by coordinating the MOP investments for the testing purposes
* Gather information about selected technologies, trends & regulatory requirements to secure safe, innovative high-quality testing and analytic services
Who you are
* You have a higher education (Bachelor or Master degree) in Engineering or in Chemistry
* You have analytical skills, knowledge of logical problem solving, and project and team leadership skills
* You show initiative and innovation and are able to prioritize and organize own work
* You have experience of PSL test methods and test method development
* You possess six sigma knowledge, especially MSA, as well as the knowledge of PSL and component technology, production, converting and labeling processes
* You have capability and desire to develop AI / ML / big data driven product development & laboratory work
* You present good collaboration skills and ability to work in teams
* You have good communication skills in English
This is what we offer to you
* A meaningful job - We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils'. Our work is impactful and transformative.
* A caring community - Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
* Development opportunities - We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
* Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
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Additional information
The position is located in one of the UPM Raflatac locations in Nowa Wie? near Wroc?aw, Poland / Mills River, the United States of America / Changshu, China.
The position holder will report to Director, Adhesives & Coatings Technology Platform, Product Development and Innovations.
Please apply via the link above and attach your CV in English latest on 16.01.2025. We review applications already during the application period, and you may be contacted already before the application deadline.
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UPM Raflatac offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 12 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM's growth businesses and employ around 3,100 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,5 billion (USD 1,6 billion) in 2023. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com
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