Industrial Resins Product Manager/Scientist

The ASK Chemicals Group is a leading supplier of solutions to the worldwide foundry industry and a global provider of high-performance phenolic resins for a wide range of industrial applications. ASK Chemicals has a production and distribution network in 22 countries and employs around 2,000 people worldwide.

With research and development locations in Europe, America, Asia and Africa, we see ourselves as a driving force behind industry-wide innovations. We are a modern employer, valuing flexibility and ensuring short decision-making paths, while at the same time providing special attention to the well-being of our employees. Manage a portfolio of ASK Chemicals’ Industrial Resins products that meet current customer needs and optimizes ASK Chemicals’ financial returns.

Conduct research and product development that has substantial impact on financial performance of the company. Additionally, develop plans for meeting future customer needs to the same standards. This will be accomplished through cooperative effort through Market managers, Sales, Product Development and Manufacturing.

Key Accountabilities Manages the Industrial Resins product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical R&D activities while meeting profitability expectations. Solves complex technical problems.

Conducts laboratory experiments.

Leads assigned projects and executes project plans with rigor while ensuring that key project milestones are met in a timely fashion. Assists in developing project / program objectives, action plans, budgets and timelines. Identifies, develops and commercializes new product / process technologies that contribute significantly to revenue and profit Displays proactive behavior in safety, mentoring and developing solutions to technical problems.

Collaborates effectively with other functional groups in the organization and fellow employees, and initiates / maintains contact with external contributors and specialists in the field Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers and determining KPI’s for customer’s needs. Input for Monthly reporting to Business Line Managers to highlight product line performance to include profit & loss analysis and technical needs for the future. Responsible for input on product line pricing and determining the value to the customer.

Oversees the evaluation of competitive products (including competitive audits) and drive programs to maintain technical leadership in the market. Supports the sales force in developing customer relations, promoting new and existing products, and identifying customer needs and KPI’s and turning them into business and growth opportunities Evaluates data on sales volume, profitability and market share. Develops related reports and make recommendations to management for continuous improvement.

Participates in continuous improvement efforts in the areas of safety, quality, environmental, health, safety, security, and productivity. Other duties as assigned. Education required Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Marketing or related field; specific field may be substituted with equivalent experience Has understanding of what properties within the resin can impact the customer process Understand structure property relationships Demonstration of problem solving skills using various tools, Mini Tab or other statistical program, excel, PowerPoint Ability to interpret complex data and be able to communicate what it means to both internal and external customers Experience, Know How, Skills, Personality 5 years’ experience working in Industrial Resins for friction, coated abrasives, and refractories.

Experience synthesizing liquid and solid phenolic resins Experience in manufacturing or lab environment preferred Knowledge in metal-casting process technologies Knowledge of manufacturing/marketing operations Strong business acumen- financial results driven. High attention to detail Ability to work cohesively in a team Must be a self-starter working with minimum instructions Travel to Plants and Customers (25%) ASK Chemicals is a growing company with a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. We offer you an industry competitive compensation and an interesting, international work environment where employees feel challenged and valued.

As a growing global chemical company, we afford opportunities for development and advancement throughout our organization. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, ASK Chemicals may be a great fit. ASK Chemicals is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to recruitingask-chemicals.com