Location: Bridgeview,IL, USA
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The Research & Development Manager is responsible for departmental oversight including the identification, development and launch of successful new products. The Research & Development Manager is also responsible for developing and maintaining a laboratory that meets OSHA and PLZ safety requirements.
Key Responsibility:
* Develop and maintain a laboratory that meets OSHA and PLZ safety requirements.
* Partner with sales, strategy and new business development to identify new product opportunities, manage project portfolio and work assignments.
* Coordinate with purchasing for the identification of new materials and technology. Identify market opportunities, build business case and define product vision and strategy
* Assist with budget preparation, tracking and variance reporting
* Partner with the leadership team to manage the Stage Gate process and reporting
* Track and report on objectives and deliverables, presenting monthly data regarding status, output and schedule adherence
* Support Quality in complaint investigations and rejected batch diagnostics
* Assist in the development and publication of chemical/packaging/product specifications in partnership with Specifications and Documentation
* Perform bench work as required
* Lead, mentor and develop team members
Qualifications:
* BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Packaging or Biology
* Minimum 5-7 years experience in R & D, particularly with CARB regulated products
* Working knowledge of R & D process & practice
* Experience in Data Analysis & Report Writing
* Strong leadership background as part of a project team
PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:
* Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
* Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
* Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
* 401k & company provided match.
* Paid Time Off
* Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.