Job Description
We’re looking for an innovative and driven professional to lead formulation development at our Sheffield site. In this role, you’ll take projects from lab to production scale, drive new product development, and ensure market success. You’ll collaborate with suppliers, lead a talented team, and contribute to cutting-edge innovation in coatings technology.
If you’re passionate about chemistry, leadership, and making an impact, this is your opportunity to shape the future of our products!
In this role you will be accountable for...
* Oversee development and optimization of formulations from lab to production and market support
* Develop new products / formulations and reformulate existing ones
* Conduct lab development, testing, analysis, competitor benchmarking, and stability studies
* Evaluate and approve alternative/new raw materials, including supplier meetings
* Progress projects to production scale-up, ensuring compliance with FMAP processes
* Write and present technical reports to stakeholders; ensure regulatory compliance and performance metrics
* Contribute to ideation and innovation processes, building a pipeline of innovation and NPD projects
* Lead, coach, and train team members, coordinating work to meet R&D targets and maintaining project documentation
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