Our client is an independent, British paint manufacturer with a focus on sustainable paint production. Our client is looking for a skilled technical person with a background of problem solving at formulation, production, commercial and leadership level. The position requires at technical experience preferably in the Decorative Coatings Industry, experience with Point of Sale Tinting Systems a proven track record of leadership across different technical disciplines.

This position cold potentially progress into a Technical Director position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and innovation of new products into the Decorative Market.
• Stay up-to-date with legislations which affect the decorative paints market.
• Resolve any problems which could occur in technical, process or manufacturing.
• Management responsibility of over 3 chemists that deliver production support, new product development, troubleshooting technical issues, quality control of colour collateral and formulation maintenance.
• QA management and ensuring our Client is compliant with any legislative issues.
• Responsible for the Business’ technical response to complaints both commercial and formulation.
• Development of colour systems to improve colour consistency across all colour collateral that is produced by the business and provide colour advice where required.
• Responsible for the quality of paints going out of the business, monitoring plant hygiene and process improvements on the plant.
• Experience monitoring projects and ensuring agreed project timelines are met.

Candidate Profile:

• Extensive Decorative Coatings experience.
• A thorough understanding of formulating techniques especially water-based technology.
• Strong leadership and management experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Proven track record of New Product Development and product launch.
• Proven problem-solving skills covering technical, process and manufacturing.
• A good understanding of legislation that affects the decorative market.
• A comprehensive understanding of industry practices and standards with respect to decorative coatings.
• Good understanding of Point-of-Sale tinting including machine, software, and colourant issues.

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemical, Polymer, Coatings and Life Science based Industries.