MANAGING DIRECTOR - AIRFREIGHT SECTOR

"Airfreight Sector Sales/New Business and Commercial Leader sought for established multimedia and exhibition business."

Salary £60-70000 Benefits

Location: Remote Working - Company HQ in South East

Are you a Sales Manager/ Director with experience in the air cargo industry? Are you ready for a new opportunity to take the reins of an established multi-media company that specialises in air freight?

Our client in Surrey may well have your perfect next role as their new Managing Director.

They've been in business for many years and have achieved great success in publishing hard copy and digital newspapers, newsletters, internet sites and selling stands at major transport logistic exhibitions. However, the original owners are now ready to retire, so they are looking for someone to take over the running of the business and develop it further.

Your fellow directors are all highly competent in their roles of Operations, Finance, Sales and Marketing, but they need someone with a strong sales skillset who can lead the team, network with the major advertising buyers and develop new key accounts.

The company has long-standing relationships with several of the world's largest airlines, airports, charter brokers and forwarders, particularly in the Middle East, USA and Europe, and is keen to build on these further.

Although they are based in Surrey, all the staff work remotely, so you'll need to have experience in managing remote teams. As for your background, you will know the sector well, having worked in the freight and logistics industry. Maybe you're now tired of all the travel involved in your current role but still want to keep your contacts and expand your network further.

Ideally, you will also have exhibition or media experience as you will need to be involved with the newspaper editor and freelance contributors to ensure they perform to the agreed service levels. However, it's more important that you have a strong sales track record and network within the international airfreight sector.

In return our client offers a competitive base salary and benefits package including a bonus linked to profit and the opportunity to become a Board Director in the future.

So, if you feel you'd like to take on this fascinating challenge, please indicate your interest by emailing your CV quoting reference LX 1178280 or call us on 01905 381 320.

DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST - PERFORMANCE POLYMERS

US $ 90-110,000 Bonus Benefits Relocation Assistance

Location: Essex County, Massachusetts - Relocation within the USA for US Citizens/Permanent Residents only

Our client is a very successful manufacturer of adhesives.

Their R&D organization needs a Development Chemist who will be responsible for the design, development, and scale-up of differentiated adhesive products, raw material qualifications, and overall daily project management with appropriate laboratory personnel and other cross-functional departments.

The Role:

• Develop new methacrylate, polyurethane, and epoxy adhesive compositions for specific markets.
• Innovate with polymers, catalysts, modifiers, and monomers to fulfill unmet customer/application needs. Follow established ISO procedures and documentation utilizing Stage-Gate process.
• Scale up formulations from lab scale to mid- and full-size commercial batches.
• Design product specifications to maximize ease of manufacturing and customer application.
• Provide support for current products to maintain company reputation for quality and performance.
• Manage multiple projects independently and utilize analytical laboratory equipment as a team
• Work hands-on in the laboratory, manage the daily activities of a lab technician(s).
• Assist in training /direction of new personnel.
• Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• MSc or PhD Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or related.
• 5 plus years' experience in adhesives development
• Hands-on scientist with excellent laboratory techniques and problem-solving ability.
• Strong computer, organizational, and destructive and mechanical testing skills
• Expertise with polymer testing equipment (DSC, TGA, Rheometer, Instron) highly preferred.
• Collaborative and excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Must be able to travel occasionally.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST - PERFORMANCE POLYMERS

US $ 90-100,000 Bonus Benefits Relocation Assistance

Location: Essex County, Massachusetts - Relocation within the USA for US Citizens/Permanent Residents only

Our client is a very successful manufacturer of adhesives.

Their R&D organization needs a Development Chemist who will be responsible for the design, development, and scale-up of differentiated adhesive products, raw material qualifications, and overall daily project management with appropriate laboratory personnel and other cross-functional departments.

The Role:

• Develop new methacrylate, polyurethane, and epoxy adhesive compositions for specific markets.
• Innovate with polymers, catalysts, modifiers, and monomers to fulfill unmet customer/application needs. Follow established ISO procedures and documentation utilizing Stage-Gate process.
• Scale up formulations from lab scale to mid- and full-size commercial batches.
• Design product specifications to maximize ease of manufacturing and customer application.
• Provide support for current products to maintain company reputation for quality and performance.
• Manage multiple projects independently and utilize analytical laboratory equipment as a team
• Work hands-on in the laboratory, manage the daily activities of a lab technician(s).
• Assist in training /direction of new personnel.
• Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• MSc or PhD Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or related.
• 5 plus years' experience in adhesives development
• Hands-on scientist with excellent laboratory techniques and problem-solving ability.
• Strong computer, organizational, and destructive and mechanical testing skills
• Expertise with polymer testing equipment (DSC, TGA, Rheometer, Instron) highly preferred.
• Collaborative and excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Must be able to travel occasionally.

Research & Development Engineer - Advanced Materials Technology

$95000 Bonus Benefits

Acton, Massachusetts, USA

Our client is a world leader in coated fabrics and is looking for people who can make things happen; strive for continuous improvement, and like the challenges of a company which is growing.

They need an R&D Engineer who will work with the technology team to develop the next generation of materials that will maintain the company's position as the technical and cost leader in this market.

Overall responsibility is to develop formulations and products for Automotive Applications and should be capable of generating new concepts and develop products for commercialization.

Responsibilities:

* Team player who can collaborate with the members of the group and cross functional teams
* Evaluate and develop new Polymer compounds that will meet OEM requirements and customer performance requirements including safety applications in automotive interiors.
* Translate customer unmet needs to commercially successful products.
* Evaluate and benchmark raw materials, develop and maintain a tool box of formulations for various applications for automotive interiors
* Attend conferences, interface with suppliers staying ahead of technology and competitors and bring concepts to the team that are new, unique and environmentally and sustainable friendly.
* Work on the scale up of formulations, processes and concepts in manufacturing
* Develop prototypes or test procedures to mimic customer processes or failures.
* Hands-on and be able to support lab, pilot and production trials
* Available to work flexible schedules and willing to travel.

Requirements:

* BSc in Chemistry, Polymeric Materials, Chemical or Plastics Engineering a plus
* At least 3 years' experience demonstrated accomplishments in polymer and olefin chemistry/formulations
* Experience ofR & D/ research & development work with coatings, adhesives, coated fabrics, composites, chemicals preferred
* Organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to think on the go
* Coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and work under pressure
* Ability to do work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Organized, responsive, proactive team player, manage high-volume workload and stay focused on meeting project and customer objectives.
* Travel as needed.

Please note that this role is only open to US Citizens. Relocation is not available and therefore the role would be ideally suited to candidates who live within commuting distance of the role and who have their own car/transport.

To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 1089389 Interviews will be conducted in Massachusetts North America by our US Consultant. www.martinveasey.com

Coatings Chemist - Speciality Paints Sector

C$85000 Bonus Benefits

Norfolk, Massachusetts

Our client is a premier manufacturer of specialty paints

They are looking for a hands-on Coatings Chemist to enhance the company's research, development, quality control and production capabilities.

Their team provides exceptional customer service to clients and are committed to working closely with them to ensure the best experience possible. Our outstanding service is built upon long standing relationships, trust, and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

* Research and develop new products and alternate raw material suppliers
* Improve the quality, production, and cost of existing formulas
* Support quality control during production
* Work with customers to confirm specification compliance, concerns and compatibility
* Work with Government officials to authorize use of our products
* Work directly with sales representatives to improve current and new formulas
* Assist with production when needed

Requirements:

* BSc Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related
* Minimum 1-2 years of experience of formulations work in coatings, adhesives, chemicals, paint or related industry
* Knowledge of colorimetry, rheology, polymer chemistry and paint applications
* Previous experience in research and development and formulation
* done formulations work, with coatings, adhesives, chemicals
* Organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to think on the go
* Coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and work under pressure
* Ability to do work autonomously and as part of a team
* Familiarity with formulation software

Please note that this role is only open to US Citizens. Relocation is not available and therefore the role would be ideally suited to candidates who live within commuting distance of the role and who have their own car/transport.

To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 1089388 Interviews will be conducted in Massachusetts North America by our US Consultant. www.martinveas