Manager (Laboratory)

TREMCO CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS GROUP brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Manager (Laboratory) leverages expertise to execute and direct projects across technology platforms while striving to improve efficiencies of involved processes. This includes coordinating activities to support product development, marketing, and training regarding product system performance. As such, they should have knowledge relating to various UL, FM, ASTMs pertaining to building envelope construction products. The Manager (Laboratory) is expected to effectively communicate project updates to influence both strategic tactical business discussions. They oversee and mentor junior staff members in the completion of their tasks and developmental goals.

TREMCO'S EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL LEADERS:

• Embodies the company's core values of transparency, trust, and respect by demonstrating integrity, commitment, responsible entrepreneurship, and moral courage.

• Applies the company's policies and adheres to processes to ensure compliance and organizational best practices.

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of responsibility such as hiring and promotion decisions.

• Effectively and efficiently onboards new employees.

• Conducts annual performance evaluations and provides ongoing performance feedback, maintaining clear and timely documentation.

• Coaches and manages employees using the company's philosophy and tools to ensure talent is developed and retained. Constructs succession plans to ensure sustainability and continuity of area of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and supervise product or system testing that supports intradepartmental and cross functional business initiatives.

• Lead multiple project activities through a defined testing process.

• Oversee the design of experiments to evaluate and optimize the performance attributes of various technologies/chemistries.

• Understand process capability, design selection criteria, and regulatory requirements needed to support third party certification, iterative product development, and market focused product evaluations.

• Presents information instructionally, demonstratively, and persuasively to Influence tactical and strategic discussions amongst peers and management effectively.

• Assures and validates proper documentation of responsible technical and/or experimental activities.

• Explores conceptual ideas relating to the refinement of test protocols to improve process efficiency or the creation of new processes to support product development and/or regulatory demands.

• Guide, coach, and mentor direct reports, both Supervisors and individual contributors, in achieving defined goals while providing developmental opportunities.

• Collaboratively engages stakeholders to guide development or overcome challenges.

• Acts as a liaison between third party test facilities (UL, FM, etc.) and the company.

• Excellent presentation skills for Tours

• Oversees maintenance of all equipment.

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: 4-year degree in Building Science, Construction Science and Management, or Engineering or related.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• 7+ years' experience

• Experience with UL, FM and ASTM building products.

• Preferred fire testing experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $102,199 and $127,748 plus a bonus opportunity. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.