Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

This position is an experienced role to provide leadership and technical support to our professional cleaning and maintenance formulations development. The individual in this position is partnering with other NAM departments such as Supply Chain and manufacturing leads, Marketing lead and Sales and Technical Services. The individual leads and manage a set of over 10 scientists and will build development plans for them, motivate them for successful performance and optimize the structure of the team where needed.

The role is a reliable member of the North American Leadership Team representing R&D. This position is the focal point for all R&D related matters in North America and will prioritize and delegate corresponding to the appropriate team member or other R&D departments. The Manager R&D has a problem solving mindset is technically very savvy and has excellent people management skills.

This role will also support and represent where needed the NAM GLP program

Technical Depth/Skills: 

Technically leading R&D projects when needed with technical expertise in the area of formulation or testing of productsTechnically advice the NALT and senior R&D management on technical or application issues arising in the market and recommend a path forwardApplication of knowledge in the product portfolio of Diversey in NAMUnderstanding to support supply chain where needed if issues ariseEstablishes and develops contacts with relevant third party technology/science partners such as suppliers.

 20 %

Data Handling and Analysis:

Generate a set of KPI’s for the group together with the Executive Director R&D.Gather data for all activites with marketing and supply chain in order follow up with proper prioritizationGenerate proper quarterly reports to report out on the deliveries of the group aligned to the  strategy of the company

20 %

 Management:

Organizes regular 1:1’s with reports in order to coach and mentorCreates and executes on the development plans for direct reportsBuilds a performance improvement plan when neededBuilds a proper talent management plan for the groupOrganizes regular group meetingsTalks to peers across the globe for alignment in the R&D organizationManages the  lab and makes sure the labs are a safe and organized place to work

60 %

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

 

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com