Chief Technologist

Our customer is a large, international manufacturer of various wood-based boards. The company employs several thousand people in different locations. The organization has been rapidly growing in recent years which has its origins in large-scale investments. Due to the new strategy for innovative products development we are looking for an experienced professional for a position:

Chief Technologist

Location: North-East part of Poland
Ref. CTT/1907
Tasks
  • Supervise production process in terms of technology
  • Initiate and supervise new product development
  • Lead innovative/pioneering projects, such as: zero formaldehyde products, low density boards
  • Pay close attention to production costs from technological point of view  – materials & energy efficiency
  • Introduce and develop system of technological continuous improvement with special focus on costs and quality/cost balance maintenance
Requirements
  • Min. 5 years’ experience on a similar position (technologist, senior technologist, chief technologist)
  • Strong technological knowledge of particle boards or HDF or MDF of OSB production process
  • Cost-saving mindset – ability to pay attention to costs while performing innovative tasks
  • Fluent in English (oral and in written) – most of the reports are in English, communication with the mother-company is in English,
  • SAP or other ERP system experience is advantageous,
  • Good business understanding/commercial sense,
  • Developed communication skills due to strong business interface.
Employer's offer
  • Opportunity to develop new ideas/concepts and implementation of new solutions – innovative projects are already in the pipeline
  • Strong business and social support – occasional benefits (vacation and holidays), competences trainings,  various events for employees and employees’ children, medical cover, etc.
  • Attractive remuneration + bonus + a company car.
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