Manager Polypropylene Compounds Development Center (m/f/d)
Description:
Are you result oriented and willing to challenge the status quo? Welcome to LyondellBasell!
For our German sites in Bayreuth we are looking for a
Manager Polypropylene Compounds Development Center (m/f/d)
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Manage and supervise the development center for PP Compounds at Bayreuth (Germany) with test- and processing labs
Development and technical support for the product group PP Compounds to support and strengthen the related business segment
Responsible for operating the development center within the KPIs especially HSE, quality (e.g. IATF 16949 certification) and time frames for samples as well as costs within the target range
Support production sites Bayreuth (D) and Milton Keynes (UK) and product transfers to other regions
Support the shared quality and mechanical testing laboratory which supplies service to production and TC
Effectively manage and drive product and application development projects for PP Compounds mainly for segment Automotive in accordance with business strategy
Provide innovative solutions and improve existing PP Compound portfolio in quality and cost, e.g. by approval of new raw materials
Interface with other development and research centers within LyondellBasell and external service providers
Qualifications
High school / university graduation in scientific areas; PhD in polymer science or polymer engineering preferred
Knowledge and expertise of polymer structure / property, processing technologies, application industries
Knowledge in polypropylene and PP compound formulations and raw materials (stabilizers, fillers, impact modifiers, pigments,..)
Understanding of market trends, customer / end user needs and how to translate those into products / technologies to be developed especially for automotive segment
Experience in inter-functional projects and resource management
Experience in polymer testing
Experience in managing larger teams
Experience with ERP systems, e.g. SAP
Willingness to travel
At least 10 years of experience in compounding or polymer industry
German and English language skills mandatory
Additional Information and Benefits
Attractive remuneration with thirteenth monthly salary
Global bonus program
Various work schedules and mobile working
30 days vacation and other time off options
Wide range of further training opportunities through the LYB University
Additional long-term care insurance (CareFlex)
Company pension scheme
Urban Sports Club membership
Employee discounts
Interested ?
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