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595-143

Job Description

Nemho is the home of Group R&D for the Broadview Holding materials companies Arpa (IT), Formica (world-wide), Homapal (DE), Trespa (NL) and Westag (DE). Broadview pursues long-term growth and value creation through active support of its operating companies and efficient capital allocation.

The aim of Broadview is to support the companies in their development to become and stay the leaders in their industry and are relevant decades from now. Broadview believes this approach benefits all stakeholders, from employees to shareholders and from suppliers to clients.

With combined sales of EUR 1.2 billion the companies have a leading position in the global market for surface materials. They currently employ around 6,000 employees worldwide. The core product is high pressure laminates (HPL). Applications range from façade cladding to kitchens, design furniture, doors and retail interiors. Continuous investment to develop new and innovative products is a key part of the strategy.

Nemho employs over 50 technicians, engineers and chemists responsible for the development of new products and processes and for the continuous improvement of the product quality and production processes efficiency by implementing new and innovative technologies.

We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional as a Paper Technologist based in Formica North America's Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The Paper Technologist is a hands-on position with insights into the global paper market and is able to make things happen. He/she will be responsible for the conceptual planning of future paper strategies (landscaping the existing paper grades, suppliers, solutions, evaluation, networking with research institutes etc.) as well as the management and execution of development projects related to Kraft and/or decor paper application.

General tasks include amongst others:

- Analyze current product range with its technical specifications

- Develop a thorough understanding of available paper grades in the market

- Build a thorough knowledge of existing supply base

- Assess new opportunities for paper sourcing - consolidation

- Establish and monitor quality requirements for suppliers

- Manage and execute R&D projects in order to introduce new paper solutions while balancing short term challenges and long term strategy

- Build and maintain our network in the paper field, including suppliers, research institutes, associations and other companies

- Identify new areas of opportunity in the market, which may offer potential for development of new applications or products.

Requirements

- Degreed in Paper Science and / or Chemical Engineering. Advanced Degree preferred.

- 5+ years of relevant working experience in an industrial R&D or operational environment (preferably in the paper or paper converting industry).

- Able to work independently and take responsibility.

- Drive to make things happen.

- Excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to connect to Operations, Purchasing, CEO's and different levels at our suppliers.

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits.

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An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Vets

Only qualified individuals (those who meet the fundamental qualifications) will be considered as applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 3 business days from the date of the initial posting.

Job Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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