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Technical Service Manager - Fiber Bonding
Technical Service Manager - Fiber BondingSynthomer • Akron, OH, US
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Technical Service Manager - Fiber Bonding

Technical Service Manager - Fiber Bonding

Synthomer • Akron, OH, US
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Overview

Technical Service Manager - Fiber Bonding at Synthomer. The role focuses on providing technical support to customers in North America, driving growth in the Consumer Materials business (non-wovens, textiles). Involves new product development, regulatory support, resolving customer complaints, and supporting plant production as needed. Location : Akron, OH. Up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a proactive approach to SHE related issues and compliance with Group SHE principles and the Golden Rules in line with the Group's core values
  • Participate and execute new product development projects, liaising with internal technical teams
  • Serve as technical and applications expert, providing in depth training within the company and to Distributors
  • Develop guidelines and formulations for target segments and applications and give customers appropriate guidance for the use of our product range
  • Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to ensure product performance and reliability as well as driving new product development
  • Provide direct technical support to customers and handle enquiries for the Fibre-bonding product line (specification, design issues, complaints)
  • Maintain contact with existing and prospective customers, independently or with the sales team, to understand needs and progress opportunities to expand product usage
  • Ensure customer complaints are handled effectively with Quality, Sales, Application Laboratories and Operations, and communicate outcomes
  • Stay current on industry developments and advancements in Fibre-bonding technology
  • Develop and implement testing protocols for Fibre-bonding products
  • Analyse test results and provide recommendations for improvements or modifications
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop product literature and technical data sheets

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry; Master's / PhD or comparable experience preferred
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Technical service, Sales or R&D; fibre-bonding applications background preferred
  • Strong understanding of the US fibre-bonding market
  • Excellent internal and external communication skills
  • Strong ability to build customer relations and take initiative
  • Project management skills; ability to work in a team with diverse technical backgrounds
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues globally
  • Basic knowledge of polymer chemistry and reactive compounding
  • Software : MS Office, SAP; additional languages (Spanish and / or German) a plus
  • Up to 50% travel required
  • Additional Information

    Job functions include Engineering and Information Technology; Industry : Chemical Manufacturing. Seniority level : Mid-Senior level. Employment type : Full-time.

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