Technical Manager (Specialty Chemical-Calcium Carbide)

Our Client is the largest producer of Calcium Carbide products in North America.  They are seeking an experienced TECHNICAL MANAGER for their facility in Louisville, KY.

TECHNICAL MANAGER (Metallurgy Engineering Degree with Steel Industry Experience)

Position Summary: 

• Manages the development of new technology and products in expanding the need for calcium carbide while maintaining quality and safety standards consistent with their goals and objectives.
• Reports directly to the President

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Safety/Environmental

• Supports and complies with Company safety program, policies, and procedures to eliminate risks of employee injury and property damage
• Insures new designs and customer products meet Company standards and all governmental regulations
• Maintains compliance with local, state, and federal EPA regulations.
• Reviews quality standards insuring new products meet expectations.
• Participates in quality system management reviews. 
• Promotes the Quality Policy among employees.
• Provides technical reso8urces to maintain the quality management system.
• Meets with customers and develops positive relationships for long-term customer commitments.
• Reviews, discusses and interrupts customers’ requirements for existing and new products
• Analyzes customers’ needs determining modifications and changes needed to fulfill product requirements.
• Makes recommendations and suggestions to customers for modifications and improvements.
• Communicates with the Sales Department on the development of new products and the potential customer base.
• Conducts in-depth research, reviews and analyzes technical literature and stays current on related issues and technical data.
• Provides technical information to the plants in improving design and product processes.
• Establishes positive relationships with customers and provides technical training when necessary.
• Provides employee training and education when appropriate.
• Supports and complies with all Company policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.

Qualifications (education, experience, abilities)

• This position requires effective communication skills both oral and written as well as leadership skills to motivate employees to high performance.
• The position requires a four-year engineering degree or related field with manufacturing experience.
• A degree in Metallurgy Engineering with experience in the steel industry is important. 

Physical Requirements

• The position requires the ability to travel through out the plant and customer locations, including walking up and down stairwells and inclines. 

Work Environment

• Employee works primarily in climate controlled environment, occasionally exposed to areas of heat, cold, dust and noise.
• Normal protective equipment consists of safety glasses, steel toe work boots, and hearing protection.
• Company provides an excellent Benefits and Retirement Package

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