R&D Manager Cellulosic Fire Protection – Support

We have the pleasure to announce a full-time position is available as R&D Manager – Cellulosic Fire Protection Support. The role involves managing SteelMaster support functions and the chemists working in those functions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the team in line with Leadership Expectations and tools to develop, coach and guide its members to ensure a workforce which is competent, engaged and enabled to meet Jotun’s current and future needs.
• Manage the development and maintenance of the competence within the team as well as information handling, knowledge/innovation management use and further development of relevant tools and systems.
• Manage PinS system for SteelMaster products.
• Demonstrate effective prioritisation in collaboration with category managers.
• Demonstrate that effective planning ahead is occurring for any external tests that are to occur.
• Manage Raw Material alternatives with group and local purchasing.
• Manage customer meetings and events in the lab.
• Head larger PinS projects, and through planning, co-ordination and follow-up, make sure that the requested goals and required effect are reached within the planned time- and budgetary frames.
• Participate actively in making the R&D Plan for the specialist area/function by collecting ideas, reading literature, following the changes in SHE-legislation and contribute with ideas to maximize the output from the resources available.
• Provide relevant information and give advice to the other laboratories and departments in Jotun within the areas covered by the position.

This is a local contract and based in Jotun’s Fire Protection Lab in Flixborough, UK.

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree level education in a scientific or process subject.
• Experience of working in R&D with coatings.
• Experience with Intumescent Coatings is preferable.
• Experience of managing a team of R&D specialists.
• Excellent English skills – both spoken and written.
• Knowledge about the use of MS Office 365 and Teams/Sharepoint is an advantage.

What We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive culture.
• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development in Jotun.
• Competitive pension and insurance schemes, as well as other benefits such as in-house gym, cafeteria, and free allowances on our products.
• A professional and supportive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Exciting challenges in a growing company with excellent financial results.

Jotun in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has 18 different legal entities and operates 7 production facilities. The region has approximately 2000 employees who work across four markets: Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative. Jotun ECA is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. Our employees are the real value in our companies as individuals and teams.

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd's head office is based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire and the Factory has been operational for over 30 years producing coatings to be distributed throughout Europe. The company is people orientated offering opportunities for progression, learning and development in a friendly and supportive work environment underpinned by Jotun's core values; Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this. If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!