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R&D Team Leader III - Metal Coatings / Packaging Job in Strongsville, Ohio US

R&D Team Leader III - Metal Coatings / Packaging

Akzo Nobel - Strongsville, OH

Posted: 7/11/2025 - Expires: 8/10/2025

Job ID: 291580096

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About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Job Purpose

Manage lab activity as it relates to R&D, quality assurance, process development, performance testing, policy and procedures. Technically oversee initiatives in Packaging FCG coatings technologies. Oversee regulatory compliance monitoring with all State and Federal and International regulatory agencies. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for R&D department.

Key Responsibilities


* Interact with manufacturing to implement production processes.
* Maintain a clean and safe lab and test raft.
* Establish and maintain quality assurance test and inspection procedures.
* Perform analysis to support production, sales and research in a timely and reliable manner.
* Make appropriate recommendations, suggestions for improvement, or take appropriate corrective actions to ensure quality production and cost target attainment.
* Provide clear, accurate and concise verbal and written communication regarding any and all projects, lab results, R&D, and product testing.
* Organize and track, by documentation of field test, lab test and raft testing.
* Organizing and prioritizing Technical Task List as directed and provided by upper management.
* Develop and maintain accurate technical data sheets, MSDS sheets, technical bulletins, and application guidelines for new and existing products.
* Utilize various research methods find, develop, and test new and existing ingredients and qualify and maintain an approved vendor and raw material list.
* Organize and maintain production formulas accuracy in accordance with FDA guidelines, and ensure manufacturing processes.
* Driving engagement and managing talent development and succession planning.
* Execute projects of up to 5MY with minimal guidance of line manager every 6-12 months.
* Independently plan and run project trials with the project team.
* Other duties as assigned by management
* Lead and delegate the work (Complaints, Tasks LWR and projects) within the Packagning team, according to the prioritization set for the projects and the LWRS, with the technical Manager, and the technical leaders for the projects. All projects should be well defined with a clear product brief and delivery date

Job Requirements

* A degree within chemistry, preferably PhD or Master of Science. Relevant areas are Organic chemistry, Polymer chemistry, Physical chemistry,
* 5 years of practical experience of product development or minimum of 8-10 ten years of industry experience.
* The position requires good skills in English, and strong communication skills - ability to communicate within the R&D team and with stakeholders.
o Can prepare presentations and reports for senior management across more than one function at an appropriate level of technical detail.
o Can simplify and teach complex technical concepts to junior chemists.
* Ability to work under pressure to meet customer or project deadlines.
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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 5

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