Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability?

Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success.

If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Polyol Technical Service Group Leader at our Reinhart Technical Center in Richmond, Virginia.

This position will lead the Polyol Technical Service Group to support the needs of customers and the Chemical Sales Team

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence.

As the successful candidate, you will be expected to manage the polyol technical service and applications efforts. This group collaborates with the Chemical Sales organization through customer interactions and laboratory efforts to drive chemical sales.

This management position requires strong leadership capabilities, project management, multi-tasking, communication skills, problem-solving, relationship building, and laboratory practices including recording of experimental work and project information tracking.

Your additional responsibilities as Group Leader will include :

• Mentor technical service group members in polymer characterization, problem solving, and communication
• Provide manufacturing support for specialty products related to customer needs
• Work with customers to understand their applications and chemical requirements
• Communicate with customers to understand technical issues and lead project work with internal resources to develop root causes
• Provide technical input and help support regulatory needs for Chemical Division products
• Monitor competitor technologies and activities in the urethane field and maintain a competitive database of products
• Create and maintain technical data and marketing materials for product line
• Identify market needs through customer interactions, industry events, supplier relationships, and other industry sources
• Provide technical presentations and training as required

Last updated : 2024-05-13