Innovation Manager - CASE

Experienced Coatings/Adhesives Formulation Chemist looking to further develop their career required for a well-established chemical distributor in the West Midlands.

Title: Innovation Manager - CASE

Location: West Midlands

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 (dependent upon experience) + benefits

Term: Permanent

SRG are exclusively partnering with a leading speciality chemical distributor in the West Midlands, who offer a wide range of innovative raw materials to manufacturers and brands across the coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE), food & beverage and personal care markets to name but a few. With a big focus on in-house product development and manufacturing, collaboration and customer centricity, they have a well-known reputation for success in the market. They are now looking for an experienced formulation chemist in CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers) to join the business as an Innovation Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates who are looking for more autonomy and to have a massive impact on new product development and will suit candidates who enjoy being both customer and supplier facing.

Benefits: Bonus scheme, private healthcare, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme and a 37.5 hour working week Monday - Friday. Lots of potential to develop customer and supplier-facing experience across the CASE market in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Role / Description

• Managing a wide range of formulation projects - both customer and supplier-focused
• Identifying the USPs of a variety of supplier raw materials - including amines, epoxy resins, adhesion promoters, defoamers, curing agents etc
• Formulating coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomer products
• Demonstrating innovation to best showcase the raw materials in the finished formulations
• Attending customer and supplier visits to provide technical expertise alongside the sales team
• Travelling throughout the UK to visit customer and supplier sites
• Keeping abreast of product development & trends in the CASE market.

Requirements

• Direct, recent experience of formulating coatings or adhesives products, specifically for technical and bespoke applications
• Experience providing technical support to customers, remotely or via on-site meetings
• Degree-level qualified (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related subject
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing, and excited, to travel across the UK to visit customer and supplier sites
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• A proactive approach and drive to deliver exceptional customer service.
  

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