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R&D Manager - Product Development

Requisition ID: 11410

Location:

TX, US

Pay Type: Salary

Travel Requirement: 11-20%

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Description:

At Holcim, we aspire to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. But to get there, it will require building expertise in new frontiers for greener cities and smarter infrastructure all in pursuit of our shared purpose: To build progress for people and the planet.

Holcim Building Envelope is the center of excellence for roofing, wall, lining and waterproofing solutions in the global Holcim group. We believe it is not enough to hope for a better future – we must make it for ourselves. Built through hard work, from the foundation up. We understand the unprecedented obstacles that our industry faces – that’s why we will continually develop high-quality, innovative and sustainable solutions customers can count on.

Gaco Enverge is the coatings, adhesives & sealants, and insulation division of Holcim Building Envelope offering a comprehensive range of solutions for a variety of industries from construction to marine, aerospace, industrial containment, and wind energy. Our brands with a proven history of success include ERSystems®, Permathane®, Tacky Tape®, STA’-PUT®, Pacific Polymers®, Acryl-R®, Miracle®, Elastek®, American Safety Technologies®, PolySpec Thiokol®, Enverge, and Gaco®

The product development manager is responsible for managing group resources, overseeing the development of new products from concept to commercial product. They work closely with other departments, including marketing, sales, operations, procurement, EH&S, finance, etc to ensure the development pipeline meets customer needs and Gaco Enverge business objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Primarily manage and direct a group of R&D Chemists / Engineers (6-7) that develop new and innovative products across all Gaco Enverge locations including Waukesha WI, Rockland MA, Houston TX, Garden Grove CA, Tucson AZ, Spring TX, and Norcross GA.

• Understand applicable market needs and trends to service all of the company’s diverse brands and products.

• In conjunction with sales and marketing, create proposals for new product development projects that fill portfolio gaps and meet market needs as well as those that carve innovative new market paths. When approved by ACS leadership, assign to the appropriate R&D Chemist / Engineer and oversee the progress of the project to ensure on-schedule delivery of the new product.

• Provide project updates and status as needed to Gaco Enverge leadership.

• Support other R&D teammates as needed as well as provide technical support to other Gaco Enverge departments and customers as needed.

• Performs duties in support of Gaco Enverge division strategic initiatives and Holcim Building Envelope enterprise strategy.

• Develops material supplier as well as industry technical & commercial relationships to optimize existing and new products helping the organization to protect existing business and capture new business.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Must be able to effectively and efficiently manage and maintain a multi-location group while creating a strong culture of teamwork and company success while driving individual responsibility and accountability.

• Demonstrates a general understanding of Holcim Building Envelope business philosophies and strategies.

• Strong Computer skills with Google and Microsoft tools.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and analytical skills.

• Ability to effectively multitask and drive assignments to completion.

• Extensive and broad working knowledge of coatings, adhesives & sealants, and spray foam from both an application and technical perspective.

• Strong work ethic with high level of trustworthiness and teamwork. Must be able to produce individual and team results.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science. Advanced degree i.e. M.S., Ph.D., MBA is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or a related field

• Proven ability to work effectively in a focused Product Management culture

• Knowledge of urethane chemistry is a plus.

• Provide technical support such as trials, wet analyses, physical testing, sampling and training to internal and external stakeholders with existing or new products

• Possess a working knowledge of lab equipment (viscometer, titrators, UTM, etc.) and PU spray/pour equipment to evaluate formulations, etc. May have support from lab technicians or field technical service.

• Compiles data and supports preparation of technical tools (application guidelines, technical data sheets, safety data sheets, certification submissions, etc.)

• Responsible for scale up and on-going manufacturing of assigned products (manufacturing procedures, QA/QC procedures, round robins, QC approvals, batch adjustments, raw material offset approvals, etc.)

• Organize, investigate, resolve and document possible product concerns in a timely fashion (root cause analysis) and implement corrective actions to maintain and/or re-establish product performance (internal complaint management)

• Anticipates technical issues and applies insight and creativity to pro-actively address

• Collaborates cross functionally, fosters teamwork through cooperation with Sales, Procurement, Codes and Operations to achieve revenue and profitability objectives.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation

• Retirement Savings

• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

• Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care

• Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)

• Educational Assistance Program

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email [email protected]. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.