11.02.17
Company Name:
Davis Paint Company
Company Description:
For over 96 Years the Davis Paint Company has been a choice of Painting Professionals and Manufacturers not only in and around the Kansas City area but throughout the Midwest and the United States, providing paints with top-notch durability and unfailing quality. Whether you’re a homeowner painting your home, a contractor looking for the right product, a manufacturer in need of a coating, or a business wanting a private label - we have the products you need to get your project done right the first time.
The Davis Paint Company offers a broad line of Top Quality Industrial Coatings. We offer everything from Urethanes, Fast Dry's, Epoxies, Traffic Paints, Non-Skids, Water Reducibles and much more...
The Davis Paint Architectural Line offers interior and exterior paints of different durability levels, exterior stains, floor coatings, ceiling paints, etc.
Business Industry:
OEM/ Industrial Coatings
Job Title:
Technical Director
Experience:
Director
Job Function:
Manufacturing
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Description:
SUMMARY
QUALIFICATIONS
Davis Paint Company
Company Description:
For over 96 Years the Davis Paint Company has been a choice of Painting Professionals and Manufacturers not only in and around the Kansas City area but throughout the Midwest and the United States, providing paints with top-notch durability and unfailing quality. Whether you’re a homeowner painting your home, a contractor looking for the right product, a manufacturer in need of a coating, or a business wanting a private label - we have the products you need to get your project done right the first time.
The Davis Paint Company offers a broad line of Top Quality Industrial Coatings. We offer everything from Urethanes, Fast Dry's, Epoxies, Traffic Paints, Non-Skids, Water Reducibles and much more...
The Davis Paint Architectural Line offers interior and exterior paints of different durability levels, exterior stains, floor coatings, ceiling paints, etc.
Business Industry:
OEM/ Industrial Coatings
Job Title:
Technical Director
Experience:
Director
Job Function:
Manufacturing
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Description:
SUMMARY
- The Technical Director coordinates and manages the work of all technical personnel in R&D and Quality laboratories. The Technical Director originates and assigns projects to technical managers and chemists and is responsible for the accuracy and completion of those assignments. The Technical Director establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other departments. It is a prerequisite that the Technical Director have a strong background in Industrial Coatings Formulation and some knowledge of Architectural Coatings Formulation. The Technical Director may also be asked to take responsibility for managing the work of third-party technical projects performed by our vendor-partners and membership laboratories.
- Manage and directing the technical efforts of our Industrial Chemist(s), establishing goals for project completion and delegation of projects. Also responsible for assigning research projects as developed by the Technical Director, Industrial Department, and/or Company Officers.
- Manage and direct the technical efforts of our Architectural Chemist(s), establishing goals for project completion and delegation of projects. Also responsible for assigning research projects as developed by the Technical Director, Architectural Department, and/or Company Officers.
- Plan, organize and staff the function of our Davis Paint Quality Control effort to constantly improve our system and products.
- Interface with production to achieve a smooth transition from Lab Batches to Production Batches.
- Interface with Purchasing Department as it relates to raw material both new and current.
- Interface with Sales and as needed Prospective Customers as well as Existing Customers to develop and/or maintain business as needed.
- Oversee Lab processes and practices to streamline and improve them as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Scientific background in chemistry, engineering, or environmental science either through academics or industry experience, and
- At least 10 years’ experience in a coatings laboratory and in support of a production facility. A strong background in Industrial Coatings Formulation and some knowledge of Architectural Coatings Formulation.
- Knowledge of project management techniques sufficient to conceive, start, conduct, monitor, conclude, and report on company-sponsored product development projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of raw material interactions and performance in paint formulations and of relevant testing associated with different types of coatings products.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information and concepts orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of industrial standards that pertain to laboratory management, including the safe use, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
- Well-developed ability to use computer and software applications and databases.
- Detail and goal-oriented with a strong ability to multi-task.