Technical Manager

Title: Technical Manager

Location: Wood Dale, IL

Salary: $100-120,000 + benefits

Summary:

Kelly Scientific is partnering with a premier manufacturer of cutting edge inks and adhesives who are actively searching for a Technical Manager to spearhead development.

The Technical Manager has overall responsibility for technical development and quality of the Paste Ink Division. The products produced are energy curable (UV, HUV, and LED), conventional sheet fed inks and UV coatings.

Responsibilities:

Develop effective technical organization including research and development and quality control personnel.

Train subordinates to improve their skills and give them feedback to become more competent and productive employees.

Conduct effective cost reduction scheme internally and with other related parties

Must have a hands-on leadership role since this position works closely with managers and supervisors throughout the plant and coordinates with other managers on all support activities

Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, recommending action, and follow-through of actions

Manage & implement the Company’s policies and goals

Analyze and solve technical issues.

Perform lab analysis and laboratory tasks as needed.

Consider and make suggestions on facilities, equipment, and processes for future improvements.

Annual written review of direct reports performance and goal setting; ongoing performance dialogue with personnel throughout year

Provide leadership, development, and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives

Establish expectations, demonstrate proper behaviors, manage and train personnel to secure a clean & safe working environment; suggest & implement safety improvements

Provide monthly reports to General Manager

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry preferred or in similar related field or equivalent work experience

10+ years working experience as paste ink technician.

7+ years supervisory experience in an office environment

Sufficient technical experience with energy curable inks

Demonstrate leadership skills, maintaining a positive attitude, and the ability to motivate people are needed.

Realization of the new opportunities (utilize existing facilities and evaluate new ideas)

Experience working with ERP systems preferred