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R&D Manager - Printing & Platform Innovation Job in Batavia, Ohio US

R&D Manager - Printing & Platform Innovation

Wisconsin Label Corporation - Batavia, OH

Posted: 2/2/2026 - Expires: 5/3/2026

Job ID: 293167902

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R&D Manager - Printing & Platform Innovation

Location: Batavia, OH (On-site) OR Lafayette Hill, PA (On-site)



Build Your Career with an Industry Leader

MCC is the global leader in premium labels, helping brands stand out and inspire positive consumer experiences. With over a century of printing expertise, we're focused on the future-developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Join our team and make a real impact.



(Printing Industry Experience Required)

We are seeking a hands-on R&D Manager with deep printing industry experience to accelerate platform innovation and bridge technical understanding across printing, equipment, materials, and production environments. This pivotal role requires a leader who can confidently operate at the intersection of pressroom realities, material science, and structured project execution.

You will partner closely with senior chemists and cross-functional teams to scale proprietary technologies, bring rigor and structure to R&D workflows, and enable seamless transfer of innovations from lab to press. This is a high-impact role where your printing knowledge and project management expertise will directly shape the future of our platforms.

Why work at MCC


Compensation: Up to $135,000 based on experience and qualifications
Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus 2 floating Holidays

Key Responsibilities

Printing & Technical Leadership


Serve as a printing subject matter expert within R&D, ensuring all developments are optimized for flexographic, digital, rotogravure, or offset printing processes.
Partner with operations to trial, validate and troubleshoot.

Platform & Technology Scale-Up


Translate proprietary label constructions into scalable, repeatable processes ready for production and process engineering.
Support pilot or pressside validations, documenting learnings to strengthen platform robustness.

R&D Structure, SOPs & Documentation


Create, maintain, and continually improve SOPs, process instructions, experiment templates, and knowledgetransfer documentation.
Ensure rigorous recordkeeping that supports reproducibility, scaleup, and cross-functional understanding.

Project Management Excellence


Own project timelines, priorities, and deliverables across multiple initiatives.
Lead structured project reviews, proactively identify risks, and ensure cross-functional alignment with Operations and Commercial teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration


Build strong partnerships across Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to support technology transfer, customer problem-solving, and commercialization success.

Leadership & Development


Mentor junior scientists, technicians, and interns, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Communication & Reporting


Present experimental work, data summaries, and project updates to leadership, project teams, and customers.

Regulatory, Sustainability & Safety


Support regulatory readiness and sustainability initiatives within R&D.
Champion safety standards that align with facility expectations and best practices.



Qualifications



Required


Direct printing industry experience (flexo, digital, gravure, or offset) with strong understanding of press operations, ink systems, curing/drying, tension control, and print quality parameters.
Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years of R&D or technical printing experience; Master's with 3-5 years; Ph.D. with 1-3 years.
Proven experience leading projects, managing timelines, and coordinating cross-functional activities.
Strong proficiency in experimental design, process documentation, and translating R&D work into scalable operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of inks, coatings, adhesives, substrates, and label construction fundamentals.
Ability to work hands-on, including time in lab, pilot, and press environments.
Heavy travel required ~60%

Preferred


Degree in Packaging Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Printing Technology, or related discipline.
Experience in the packaging value chain or food & beverage manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to build productive cross-functional relationships.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily office-based or home office-based, requiring extended periods of sitting, computer use, occasional walking or light lifting, and may involve brief visits to manufacturing areas; reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.

For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world's most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.

MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at www.mcclabel.com

If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at recruiting@mcclabel.com

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Bachelor's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
86153190
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 5
Graphic Literacy: 5

Workplace Documentation: 5