Operations Manager, Applications Technology, Bonn

This opportunity as Department Leader is a step into senior management with responsibility for all Applications Development in the EMEA focused on Flexographic Inks. With responsibility for a team of 15 people split into two management levels, with 4 direct reports and 11 indirect reports, you will get the opportunity to develop higher-level management skills and the opportunity to develop the Team Leaders under your guidance to help get the best out of the whole department which will a massive asset when looking to progress in seniority in the future.

A large part of your role will focus around managing the portfolio of projects for new and existing technology & product development, prioritising all projects assigned to your teams, developing the customer portfolio, preparing product offers in collaboration with the Sales team and keeping a close on technology trends in the industry, so your role will require considerable networking within the Flexographic Inks industry, allowing you to further develop your network and to make yourself the go-to contact in this sector.

The company you will be joining are one of the top 5 companies worldwide for Printing Inks and are on of the best known names in this industry, so it's a fantastic employer to work which will massively boost your employment profile, making you a highly desirable candidate for competitors in the market. With other 5000 employees worldwide in R&D, Production, Applications, Sales and Marketing, there are extensive opportunities to develop within the company, allowing you to make a sideways move into different business areas, or to take a rise in seniority in the future.

Despite the size of the company they have managed to maintain very short decision making processes due to streamlined internal communications which allows them to move quickly in the market, meaning they can stay competitive in terms of product offering, new technology trends and pricing, a fact which has helped them to grow consistently over the last 10 years despite the global economic downturn. The department you will be managing has a reputation in the company for being highly creative and innovative as they always find the right solutions for their customers, meaning they are not only able to maintain healthy customer relationships but to continually new business and maintain a very healthy product development pipeline.

Company Profile:

• Over 5,000 employess worldwide
• Short-decision making processes which allows them to react quickly to but changes
• Long-term growth strategy which aims towards sustainability ensuring they remain stable
• One of the best known names in the field of Printing Inks
• One the few players in the market that cover the whole Inks portfolio (Gravure, Offset, Digital, Inkjet, Screen-Print, Flexographic)

Responsibilites:

• Managing Applications Support, Development of the Customer Portfolio and defining Technical Product Specifications
• Continuous development and optimization of the Flexographic Printing Inks portfolio
• Preparation of product offers with the sales team
• Prioritisation of laboratory projects within your business area
• Laboratory Management focusing on project potential, costs, quality and time
• Consistent development and progression planning for all Team Leaders and Applications Developers in your department
• Regular international travel to other company sites and customers (up to 50%)

Requirements:

• Academic Degree in Chemistry
• At least 5 years experience in Development, Applications or Technical Service
• Background in the Inks, Industrial Coatings or Pigments Industries essential
• Proven leadership & direct management for at least 5 employees
• C1 Level German, B2 Level Russian, B1 Level English essential (role is primarily German & Russian speaking)

For a confidential discussion about this position or other opportunities in Research & Development send an up to date Microsoft Word version of your CV to Arthur Mills at NonStop Chemical on a.mills@nonstop-chemical.com or call me in Germany on +49 892 109 3363 or in Switzerland on +41 43 508 0817.

I am the specialist consultant for Research and Development in the Paints & Coatings Industry. I offer positions at seniorities from Associate through to Director level for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. If you are a Coatings Professional in R&D and are looking for new opportunities then feel free contact me for a confidential discussion. Elsewise, if you are looking to hire these professionals for your company then contact me for a free consultation.

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