Technology Leader IMEA Full Time

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as TempRite™ Technology leader, IMEA region

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we’re transforming and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do

• As a Technology leader, you will own and evolve IMEA technology roadmap aligned with TempRite’s global strategy. You will lead and drive Innovations for the TempRite™ business for IMEA region and coordinate globally with both technology and business leaders to drive growth and profitability.
• You will develop CPVC products relevant for India, the Middle East, and Africa markets in pipe, fire protection, and industrial segments.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Process Technology, Product Management, and Procurement optimizing our raw material strategy and implementation to drive efficiency, profitability, and growth.
• Actively engage with customers for specification and technical service activities to drive growth.
• In alignment with business strategy, develop new emerging applications from concept to launch.
• You will develop and foster close co-ordination with customer technical teams to understand market trends and corresponding customer expectations to drive specification and new product development.
• Represent TempRite™ Technology at key customer events, conferences, standards bodies, and industry panels.
• Understand various industry standards and work with regional standard setting bodies to drive industry growth and safety
• As a Technology Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient laboratory operations within the TempRite™ CPVC research and development facility in the region.
• Your role will be crucial in driving innovation, optimizing lab processes, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• You will lead and develop a team of scientists and technicians to ensure the efficient and effective execution of research projects, laboratory operation, and testing processes.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the R&D labs, encouraging creative thinking, problem-solving, and high technical standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and sales representatives, to understand market needs and translate them into viable customer solutions.
• Partner with product stewardship and HSE to assess and manage product risks, safety data, and compliance documentation.

Requirements (education, Experience, Competencies And Specific Job Requirements)

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or Engineering (chemical or polymer) or M.S. in Chemistry or Engineering with significant industry experience.
• 5 years+ experience leading Innovation, Technology, or R&D teams in similar industry
• 10 Year + experience in polymer industry (PVC/ CPVC preferred) or plastic piping industry
• Working expertise in engineering thermoplastics including injection molding, pipe/profile/sheet/foam extrusion, thermoplastic material characterization, mechanical testing, thermoplastic formulation, and thermoplastic piping (experience in PVC/CPVC preferred).
• Proven track record of impactful business results from product innovation and manufacturing optimization.
• Demonstrated history of collaboration across regions and business functions to deliver business impact.
• Proven track record of developing and growing teams and individual talent.
• Knowledge of relevant international and regional standards and approval agencies. Examples include ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), ISO (International Organization of Standardization), NSF.