RICHARD A. REICHERT, JR.

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GLOBAL INNOVATION AND R&D LEADER

Highly accomplished global innovation and R&D leader with 20+ years proven experience in new product development from conceptualization through commercialization for the plastics, coatings and additives industries. Recognized for an exceptional ability to work within collaborative cross-functional teams with capability for developing strategic planning and implementation. Proficient in market and opportunity analysis, training and team building, project management, intellectual property, and regulatory and management system compliance.

Innovation Management

R&D Management

Leadership Management

New Product Commercialization

New Product Development

Project Management

Product Stewardship (EHS&S)

New Product Scale-up

Talent Management

New Product Blueprinting

ISO/QS/RCMS/Stage-gate

Global Technical Relationships

Technology Roadmapping

Material Properties/Performance

Laboratory Leadership

Ideation Funnel

Method Development

Design of Experiments (D.O.E.)

Market Analysis & Strategy

Toll Manufacturing

Budgeting

NDA / JDA / Patents

Technical Service

Strategic Planning

OM GROUP, INC., Westlake, OH 2004 to 2016

(NYSE: OMG) $1.1B technology-driven diversified industrial manufacturer of products and systems utilizing magnetic technologies, specialty battery and specialty chemicals. The company serves global markets, including automotive systems, electronic devices, aerospace and defense, industrial automation, and renewable energy.

Innovation Manager, Research & Development, Advanced Organics, Chemicals, (2015 to 2016)

Led implementation of new innovation process and culture for global business including project tracking and metrics from ideation through commercial sales. Served as leader of North American New Product Blueprinting team responsible for customer interviews, defining new product opportunities and attributes, and building associated business cases. Managed 16 to 18 indirect reports from a global cross-functional team.

Created and communicated corporate innovation strategy and use of structured opportunity analysis process and portfolio management system for selecting and assigning new development projects.

Developed and implemented new ideation and tracking system using SharePoint to engage internal associates and external customers for development of new products and innovations to drive sales growth.

Directed growth initiatives through identification and development of adjacent markets for existing moisture scavenger, thickener, and dispersant technologies driven towards end-users and to increase sales growth.

Led cross-functional New Product Blueprinting team defining project scope and new product design, quantifying market need and value proposition, and identifying potential risks.

R & D Manager, Research & Development, Advanced Organics, Chemicals, (2011 to 2014)

Managed global composites research and development including market strategy, new product development, commercialization, and technical service. Implemented new stage-gate process for product development, scale-up, and commercialization/launch that included comprehensive gate reviews and robust technology transfer documentation for product scale-up and commercialization. Managed three direct reports with budget responsibility of $2M.

Developed new additive product line for composites including scale-up and production in multiple regions.

Responsible for commercialization, marketing materials, sales training, and qualifications at major customers.

Sales from 2 of new composite additives represent second and third largest new product revenues generated.

Introduced new catalyst and delivery forms to global composites and adhesives markets by creating application based formulation guides, developing intellectual property (IP) position, and coordinating global technical relationships.

Managed technical partnerships with industry and academia including responsibility for IP strategy, patent filings, research disclosures, NDA’s, JDA’s, and toll manufacturing.

Created, updated, and maintained composites/catalysts technical funnel for potential new product development projects based on market need, technical feasibility, strategic fit, and regulatory compliance.

Submitted CAS registration of new polymers and assisted in new PMN and polymer exemption filings.

Oversaw laboratory safety and compliance (TSCA, OSHA, EPA, ISO, RCMS), including internal and external audits resulting in zero findings.

Managed Analytical Services department and laboratory purchasing.

Sr. Research Leader, Research & Development, Advanced Organics, Chemicals, (2009 to 2010)

Sr. Research Chemist, Research & Development, Advanced Organics, Chemicals, (2007 to 2008)

Managed new product development, technical service, training of sales staff, technical reviews with key customers, identifying potential new products/technologies, and proposing new development/technical projects to Global Business Manager. Manage two direct reports.

Developed application based screening tests to evaluate novel catalysts systems for cobalt and tin replacement.

Identified novel application for unique catalyst, designed proof of concept, and authored PCT patent application.

Developed potassium-based catalyst in hydrophobic solvent for marine UPR market.

Researched and authored “Composite Additives - white paper” describing markets, potential growth areas, competitors, and composition of competitive products.

Published three technical articles in Composites Manufacturing Magazine to compliment ACE marketing campaign.

Implemented systems approach with other UPR suppliers identifying potential opportunities/new products.

Sr. Research Chemist, Research & Development, Metal Organics Applied Technology, (2004 to 2006)

Managed analytical laboratories at Westlake R&D Center supporting global manufacturing plants, new product platforms, product line extensions, and technical service of current products. Responsibilities include method development, training of research personnel, instrument purchases, laboratory strategic/capital planning, identifying new technologies, raw material evaluations, and problem solving for customers and manufacturing personnel. Managed one direct report.

Developed GC/MS and FT-IR methods to determine root cause for DBTDL customer complaints.

Developed XRD methods to quantify different polymorphs and transferred to OBM new product platform group.

Developed GC/MS SIM method to quantify phenol at ppb levels and transferred method to third parties.

Managed customer technical service calls and drier studies related to Coatings and Chemicals groups.

PREMIX, INC., Conneaut, OH 1995 to 2004

Privately held North American developer, formulator and manufacturer of thermoset compounds and manufacturer of thermoset molded parts. Acquired by Citadel Plastics in 2014.

Analytical Chemist, Research & Development Division

Responsible for analytical research, support, and methods development for seven divisions including International and Research. Oversaw training analytical personnel, instrument purchases, laboratory strategic/capital planning, identifying new characterization technologies, and problem solving for customers and manufacturing staff. Managed two direct reports.

Resolved customer’s coating problem saving $500,000 in potential scrap liability.

Proved raw material vendor liability for scrap compound saving $225,000.

Served on Compound Business Strategy and CPIT Teams developing and implementing strategic initiatives.

Utilized thermal analysis, rheology, and analytical techniques to model molding performance, determine root cause failures, improve manufacturing processes, produce more robust formulations, and solve customer’s problems.

Instrumental in initial ISO/QS-9000 registration and served as Internal ISO/QS-9000 Auditor.

GENCORP, (Formerly General Tire & Rubber Co.), Fairlawn, OH 1980 to 1994

Research Chemist, Sr. Research Assistant, Research Division, Analytical Research and Services Department (1991 to 1994)

Technical Development Assistant, Sr. Laboratory Technician, Latex Division, New Products Development, Applications Group, (1987 to 1991)

Other positions held from 1980 to 1987 include Laboratory Technician, Bonded Messenger / Driver

EDUCATION

MS, Engineering, Major, Macromolecular Science, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

BS, Arts & Sciences, Major, Chemistry, The University of Akron, Akron OH

Innovation and Strategy Certification, CWRU Weatherhead School of Management, Cleveland, OH

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Board Member / Counselor – Society of Plastic Engineers, Thermoset Division

PATENTS

Curing Liquids - US9150705 (B2) / EP2521750 (B1) / (WO2011083309)

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