Director of Technology and Innovation

5 days ago

Beachwood Ohio, United States Master Builders Solutions Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Technology and Innovation to lead our R&D and innovation efforts at Master Builders Solutions. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business success through the development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, evaluation, and acquisition of products and technologies to ensure the competitive and innovative position of Master Builders Solutions in the Americas.
  • Manage a team of technical experts to develop products in line with the requests of our Sales and Marketing departments, guided by the Stage-Gate process and the Segment Portfolio Teams.
  • Ensure the protection of intellectual property rights and develop Quality Control parameters and Product Manufacturing Requirements to ensure high-quality products and technologies.
  • Evaluate new and competitive technologies, making proposals on acquiring third-party technologies, licensing them, or establishing partnerships to leverage know-how to the company's benefit.
  • Maintain a current overview of state-of-the-art and competitive technologies to be an internal resource on these matters.
  • Lead the laboratory Technical Services team, including Engineering and Analytical Services, to ensure efficient and timely responses to requests from the field and the product development team.
  • Develop and maintain an effective Work Order system to provide a customer service experience commensurate with the MBS brand.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in a scientific or engineering field desired; B.S. at minimum.
  • 10+ years of experience working in the construction sector, ideally in the admixture portion of the construction chemicals sector.
  • 7+ years of experience managing a technical team.
  • Good understanding of our product portfolio, key performance attributes, applications, and chemistries.
  • Previous experience dealing with the interface between sales, marketing, and manufacturing, with particular focus on customer experience.
  • Previous experience in a customer relationship business, where timeliness of delivery and intimacy with the customer is key to success.
  • General knowledge of the concrete industry, including production methods, materials, sales channels, and typical customers.
  • Experience managing financials, including P&L statements, expense control, budgeting, etc.
  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to make effective presentations to all levels both internally and externally.
  • Understanding of the construction chemicals business and the value drivers within the construction industry preferred.
  • Participation in industry associations, such as ACI and ASTM, as a committee member.
Benefits
  • Promote and provide a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Ensure all employees adhere to proper use of PPE requirements.
  • Ensure all employees adhere to company physical/medical programs.
  • Practice safe driving techniques and adhere to all company car policies and procedures.
  • Report all accidents and incidents into the accident reporting database in a timely manner.
Technical Competencies
  • Product technology.
  • Customer knowledge.
  • Sensitivity and risk analysis.
  • Market/Industry trends.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Competitor knowledge.
  • Internal factor analysis.
  • Legal considerations.
Global Competencies
  • Business and financial acumen.
  • Personal and team leadership.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Entrepreneurial acting/initiative.
  • Organizational awareness.
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Communication and interpersonal understanding.
  • Coaching/Leading employees to success.
Other Considerations
  • Travel - Must be able to travel to multiple countries. 25% travel.
  • Language – Basic understanding of German and Spanish ideal.

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