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Innovation Manager
The RoleAs Innovation Manager, you'll sit at the intersection of consumer insight, product development, commercial strategy and technical innovation.Working closely with Commercial, Brand, R&D, Procurement and Supply Chain teams, you'll identify future market opportunities, develop commercially compelling product concepts and oversee their journey from initial idea through to successful product launch.You'll also act as a key customer-facing innovation expert, presenting category trends, emerging technologies and innovation strategies to retailers, brand partners and prospective customers.This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on project leadership and offers significant exposure across the business.What You'll Be DoingInnovation StrategyOwn and develop the business-wide innovation pipeline across Brand and Private Label categories.Monitor global beauty, personal care and wellbeing trends to identify emerging consumer opportunities.Translate market insight into commercially viable product concepts.Build future product roadmaps aligned with customer and business objectives.Deliver trend presentations and innovation updates to internal stakeholders and customers.Customer InnovationPartner with Commercial and Brand teams to identify growth opportunities.Lead customer innovation workshops and concept presentations.Develop compelling product solutions that address customer objectives.Support new business pitches, innovation showcases and strategic customer meetings.Represent Potter & Moore's innovation capabilities externally.Product CommercialisationLead innovation projects from concept through feasibility, validation and market launch.Develop robust commercial business cases for new product opportunities.Work cross-functionally to ensure products are technically achievable, scalable and commercially successful.Measure innovation performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Technical InnovationMaintain strong knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, formulation technologies and emerging product formats.Build relationships with ingredient suppliers, packaging partners and technology providers.Identify new technologies that strengthen the innovation pipeline.Support technical feasibility through close collaboration with the Innovation Chemist and R&D teams.Stay informed on regulatory, sustainability and ESG developments impacting future innovation.Team LeadershipManage, coach and develop the Innovation Chemist.Foster a collaborative, curious and commercially focused innovation culture.Encourage knowledge sharing across Commercial, Brand, R&D and Supply Chain teams.What We're Looking ForExperience5+ years' experience in Innovation, Product Development, R&D or Technical Innovation within beauty, personal care or FMCG.Proven track record delivering successful products from concept through to commercial launch.Experience managing multiple innovation projects simultaneously.Previous customer-facing experience presenting innovation concepts or category opportunities is highly desirable.Experience leading or mentoring technical teams is advantageous.Skills & KnowledgeStrong understanding of product development and innovation stage-gate processes.Knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, formulation technologies and ingredient functionality.Ability to translate consumer insight into commercially successful products.Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.Excellent project management and organisational skills.Outstanding presentation and stakeholder engagement abilities.Confident working across technical, commercial and creative teams.Personal AttributesWe're looking for someone who is:Naturally curious with a passion for emerging consumer trends.Commercially minded with strong strategic thinking.Comfortable balancing creativity with technical feasibility.Collaborative and able to influence across multiple departments.Proactive, adaptable and energised by fast-paced environments.Passionate about sustainability and continuous innovation.Motivated by ownership and delivering measurable business impact.Why Join Potter & Moore?Innovation is at the heart of everything we do.You'll have the opportunity to influence future product strategy, collaborate with some of the UK's leading retailers and beauty brands, and help shape products that reach millions of consumers every year.This is a highly visible role offering genuine autonomy, cross-functional leadership and significant opportunities for career development within a growing business.What We OfferCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Life Assurance.Employee Assistance Programme.Employee Benefits Platform.Opportunities for professional development and career progression.Collaborative and supportive working environment.Exposure to leading retailers and global beauty brands.The opportunity to shape future innovation strategy across multiple product categories.Our CultureAt Potter & Moore, innovation is driven by collaboration, curiosity and ownership.We believe the best ideas can come from anywhere, and we empower our people to take responsibility from concept to launch. We move quickly, solve problems together and continuously look for better ways of doing things.If you're excited by creating products that make a real commercial impact and want the freedom to turn ideas into reality, we'd love to hear from you. ....Read more...
Product Manager - Automotive
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Product Manager - Automotive Location: Vernon Hills, IL Department: Product Management Reports To: Director Product Management, Automotive Direct Reports/Manages others: No Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair, and flooring coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. Summary: As Product Manager for the Automotive category, you will own strategy, innovation, and portfolio performance for a key growth segment of the business. This role blends consumer insight, technical product development, and commercial execution to deliver differentiated solutions for both DIY and professional users. You will identify market opportunities, lead new product development, and bring compelling innovation(s) to market in partnership with cross-functional teams. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on category growth, brand strength, and consumer experience. Responsibilities: Strategy Development: Define and execute long-term product strategies that align with business growth goals; including development of an innovation roadmap, completion of competitive analysis, and evaluation of market trends. Create the 3-to-5-year strategic product plan that translates into actionable 0-2 year functional, business and marketing plans Assist sales and finance functions with annual budget processes Perform strategic periodic reviews of the product line analyzing it from a financial, market, competitor and user perspective Identify initiatives for revenue growth and margin expansion for the product line(s) Coordinate a cross functional team to select initiatives based on P&L impact and financial investment to build into the platform's 1-3 year action plan Innovation Leadership: Lead the ideation and development of unique breakthrough products and enhancements that set the standard in the category. Growth Acceleration: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand market share, drive revenue, and increase brand relevance. Brand Activation: Partner with marketing to bring the brand to life through compelling content, storytelling, positioning, packaging, and go-to-market campaigns. Subject Matter Expert on assigned product line(s), with deep understanding of the product, chemistry, users, customer requirements and emerging trends Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with R&D, sales, operations, and customer insights to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement. Partner with sales teams to provide them with the tools and information needed to effectively sell innovative Automotive products. Develop sales materials, presentations, and training programs. Direct market research and market intelligence gathering to ensure understanding of applications, users, competition, and market trends. Analyze and leverage data and insights to develop and formulate category and product recommendations. Conduct early-stage opportunity assessment, ideation and concept development for a new product opportunity from ideation to market launch. Driving new product development activities through Stage-Gate process. Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition and pricing strategies. Travel is approximately 5-10% annually for customer presentations, trade shows, etc. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA a plus 6+ years of relevant Product Development or Brand experience (Automotive Aftermarket experience preferred). Strong new product development experience required. Exhibit understanding of the product commercialization process and documentation and information sharing needs and protocols. Exhibit understanding of retail, automotive aftermarket, and hardware/distribution business models. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback. Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions. Team player who will work well on cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Sales, Research & Development, Customer Service, etc. Confident public speaker with the ability to influence senior level management. Leadership Traits Technical Understanding & Business Acumen: Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills to perform the job at a high level. Understands various types of business propositions and how the business operates. Learn new methods and technologies easily. Learning Agility: Learns quickly when facing new problems. Is a relentless and versatile learner and is open to change. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and can quickly discern the underlying structure of anything. Strategic Agility: See ahead clearly and can anticipate future consequences and trends. Is future oriented and offers broad knowledge and perspective. Can scenario plan possibilities and outcomes. Leadership: Provides the essential critical thinking to determine the necessary approaches to get things done. Offers good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; can facilitate effective brainstorming, can project how potential ideas could play out in the marketplace. Create New & Different: Ability to recognize the next great breakthrough. Is creative, visionary, and can create and bring exciting ideas to market. Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and is full of energy, steadfastly pushing self and other for results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer. Financial Acumen: Has demonstrated financial acumen, can successfully budget and forecast, and understands cost implications of decisions. Effective project management skills Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Is clear, concise and persuasive. Experience creating and presenting business proposals, handling objections and overcoming obstacles Salary Target Range: $90,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers nine paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Corporate Manager - EH&S - Arnette Polymers, LLC
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary: This position is responsible for developing, instituting, and overseeing all aspects of Environmental, Health, Safety and Corporate Compliance. This includes but is not limited to ensuring the company complies with all federal and state health, safety and environmental laws, regulations and reporting standards. Essential Functions: Works with all personnel at the facility to make sure all safety and environmental regulations are met and are being followed; Primarily responsible for both the overview of compliance as well as day-to-day operations with respect to safety and regulatory permits and reports. Ensure all are met with best practices and are compliant. This pertains to Federal, State, and Local regulations i.e. RCRA, EPA reporting requirements both directly to the EPA as well as those governed by Missouri DNR Air Pollution and HAZ WASTE; Conduct and coordinate on-site daily inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices. Including but not limited to: PPE for specific tasks, Emission Points, Work Permits, General Housekeeping, Spill Kits, Satellite and Pre-Transport Waste Storage Areas, Fire Extinguishers, Shower and Eye Wash, etc.; Be aware concerning all city, state and federal compliance regulations; Conduct and improve training programs related to all aspects of safety and compliance in the facility for all personnel. This includes but not limited to: new employee training and refreshers, forklift safety, OSHA, hazwoper, contractor orientation, FOT/IATA, etc. All training should be conducted in a timely manner and ensure additional process specific trainings are sufficient to maintain safety for employees. Maintain and update all plans required at the facility, including but not limited to: General Operating Permit, Hazardous Waste Generator Compliance, Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Emergency Response Plan, Compressed Gas Plan, Contingency Plans, Hazard Communication Program and Security Plans; Essential reports such as TRI, Tier II, RMP, Quarterly and Biennial Waste Reporting (and their due dates) is the responsibility of your department. Assistance will be given from other staff to prepare and maintain this data; Participate and help conduct Safety Committee meetings; Works closely with HR manager and Vice President/CFO to become responsible for the hands-on administration of the workers' compensation program. Maintain the OSHA 300 log and tracking. Manage medical monitoring program; Maintain and improve environmental compliance programs related to hazardous wastes, air permitting, water pollution control, and community right-to-know programs; Select and maintain safety equipment and safety supplies on site. To include purchasing and keeping track of the supplies and managing the costs of these supplies; Reduce waste generation and costs of disposal. Upgrade monitoring, testing and instrumentation of waste and byproducts. Schedule and maintain all documentation related to all waste pickups, including certifying and recertifying waste profiles; Improve overall safety, housekeeping and reliability of plant work areas and compliance systems; Member of the PSM team; Implement and coordinate the documentation and schedule for preventative maintenance of equipment through the Faciliworks program. Maintain, create and close work orders. Keep Asset List up to date within Faciliworks database. Train all maintenance personnel on these procedures and manage to ensure proper procedures are followed; Ensure all permits (LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry), as well as MOC's are done correctly, and properly filed and archived. Become proficient in generating, reviewing and updating SDS's and Labels for our product line. This will be a multi-member team as GHS is being implemented in 2015, however, in 2016 and future years' maintenance of this system will become part of your department; Supervise, coach, motivate and develop staff. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in environmental management, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline, or high school diploma if degree with 5 years or more of direct experience in Process Safety Management, or suitable combination of education and relevant experience as described; Specialized technical/aptitude experience: minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment and demonstrated proficiency with manufacturing processes. Previous work and/or substantial knowledge of, including commonly used concepts, practices and procedures, within the thermoset polymer industry is a strongly considered asset; Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of office and facilities coordination and basic leadership and management knowledge; (if applicable to position) Demonstrated organization, facilitation, communication and presentation skills; (if applicable to position) Ability to prioritize workflow and organize diverse material and ability to handle multiple, competing and changing priorities; ability to perform effectively without supervision and within established time limits and ongoing deadlines; Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in writing, and to provide exceptional service internally and externally; Relevant computer skills for this position include knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based applications. Experience using SAGE Platinum for Windows preferred. Displays adaptability in learning the use of relevant software and displays comprehension of fundamental computer practices and database management; Demonstrated ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to the organization's management team that provides leadership and direction; Demonstrated leadership and vision managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives; Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills. Benefits and Compensation The pay range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $120,000.00/year and $140,000/year. The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, Arnette Polymers offers an excellent comprehensive health plan and financial benefits program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans. Arnette Polymers is a division of The Stonhard Group, an RPM International company (NYSE: RPM) that is headquartered in Maple Shade, NJ and has more than 100 years of experience manufacturing and installing high performance, seamless floors throughout the world. We manufacture and install long-term floor, wall and lining solutions to markets including, but not limited to: food & beverage, general manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical processing, education, healthcare, government, technology and hospitality. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,00.00 per yearApply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Regulatory Affairs Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for managing Stonhard's global regulatory affairs, product stewardship, product safety, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring and management, transportation compliance, and contractor qualification programs to ensure the safe manufacture, distribution, sale, and application of Stonhard products worldwide. This position partners closely with Research & Development, Technical Services, Manufacturing, EH&S, Marketing, Procurement, Sales, and affiliated business units to maintain compliance with applicable chemical, transportation, environmental, and product stewardship regulations. The Regulatory Affairs Manager serves as the company's primary resource for chemical compliance, hazard communication, Safety Data Sheet authoring and management, regulatory reporting, product stewardship, and customer compliance programs. Scope of Position This position is responsible for Stonhard's chemical regulatory compliance, product stewardship, SDS authoring and hazard classification, transportation compliance, environmental reporting programs, contractor qualification systems, customer compliance requirements, and specialized regulatory programs supporting continued business operations. The role supports multiple Stonhard business units and affiliated RPM companies while ensuring compliance with evolving global regulatory requirements. Essential Functions 1. Global Chemical Regulatory Compliance Manage compliance with U.S. TSCA, EU REACH, UK REACH, EU CLP, GHS, WHMIS, and other applicable global chemical regulations. Conduct chemical reviews and raw material evaluations with R&D and Technical Services personnel. Evaluate new raw materials, formulations, and product changes for regulatory impact. Coordinate with RPM affiliates and other business units regarding import/export compliance and product stewardship initiatives. Monitor developing chemical regulations and assess business impacts.2. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Management Create, author, maintain, publish, and manage the lifecycle of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) across multiple brands and global regions. Ensure compliance with OSHA Hazard Communication, GHS, WHMIS, EU CLP, and country-specific SDS requirements. Classify products and determine appropriate hazard classifications, precautionary statements, regulatory disclosures, and labeling elements for SDS development and maintenance. Maintain SDS availability through Product Vision, SharePoint platforms, customer portals, quoting systems, and company websites. Coordinate SDS updates, revisions, translations, and multilingual document maintenance activities. Provide SDSs and product safety information to customers, sales personnel, regulatory agencies, and affiliated business units.3. Product Stewardship and Formula Review Review formulas and raw materials for regulatory compliance and product stewardship impacts. Perform CAS number validation, trade secret reviews, supplier consistency assessments, and raw material approvals. Support chemical inventory management and product regulatory classifications. Respond to customer and supplier requests involving product regulatory compliance and chemical disclosures.4. Transportation Compliance Maintain transportation classifications and shipping data within ERP and regulatory systems. Ensure compliance with U.S. DOT, IMDG, IATA, and other applicable transportation regulations. Review shipping classifications, packaging requirements, labels, and transportation documentation. Support domestic and international transportation compliance activities.5. Regulatory Reporting and Environmental Compliance Manage federal, state, and international chemical and environmental reporting requirements. Lead Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging compliance programs and producer reporting requirements. Coordinate reporting through Circular Action Alliance and other regulatory stewardship organizations. Complete TSCA 12(b), packaging, PFAS, and other applicable reporting obligations. Monitor emerging environmental regulations and assess impacts on company operations and products.6. Poison Centre and Specialized Regulatory Programs Manage European Poison Centre Notification (PCN) submissions for Stonhard products. Create and maintain Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) information and required ECHA submissions for applicable Stonhard products. Coordinate compliance activities with internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities. Monitor regulatory developments affecting poison centre notification requirements and product stewardship obligations.7. International Regulatory Support Provide regulatory support to Stonhard Canada, Stonhard Mexico, FPT Infrastructure, and affiliated RPM companies. Serve as a regulatory resource for international business units and distributors. Develop and maintain regulatory and product stewardship documentation supporting international business operations.8. Product Literature and Marketing Review Review and approve Product Data Sheets (PDS), technical literature, labels, directions for use, and marketing materials for regulatory accuracy and compliance. Ensure consistency between product claims, product classifications, product stewardship requirements, and applicable regulations. Support development and approval of customer-facing product stewardship and compliance communications.9. EH&S Support Provide technical regulatory support to Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives. Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews and compliance evaluations. Support industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, fit testing, and safety improvement initiatives. Assist with safety stand-downs, training materials, and compliance communications.10. Regulatory Inspections and Agency Interaction Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance inquiries as required. Serve as a backup company representative during regulatory inspections and agency interactions in the absence of the EH&S Manager. Interface with federal, state, provincial, and international regulatory agencies regarding product compliance and regulatory matters. Coordinate responses to regulatory requests and compliance-related inquiries. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Sciences, or a related discipline. Five or more years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Product Stew, Environmental Compliance, EH&S, or a related field. Strong knowledge of global chemical regulations, hazard communication requirements, transportation regulations, and product stewardship principles. Experience with SDS authoring systems, ERP systems, and regulatory databases. Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, regulatory programs, and business priorities simultaneously. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires occasional wearing of safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed boots with additional specific PPE depending on the chemicals or materials handled, which could include respirators, hearing protection, or specialized gloves for hazardous substances while on the worksite. Benefits and Compensation The pay range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $90,000 and $120,000. The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, Stonhard offers an excellent comprehensive health plan and financial benefits program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. This position requires consistent wearing of safety glasses, gloves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes; with additional specific PPE depending on the chemicals or materials handled, which could include respirators, hearing protection, or specialized gloves for hazardous substances.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...