Technology Manager — Gloves COE Job Details

Technology Manager - Gloves COE



Honeywell Safety Products (HSP) is a strategic business unit in Automation and Control Solutions (ACS). HSP is the global leader in the personal protective equipment business. Our quality products, integrated system solutions, and services make life safer, more comfortable, more secure, and more productive in every corner of our world.



The successful candidate will create his/her own execution strategies/plans based on global technology and business directions. He/she should possess great team building and coaching skills and be able to create a "CAN DO" and "Winning" attitude around the R&D team.  The ability to take the initiative and engage the people around him/her (team, peers, business leaders, manufacturing and other functional teams) is a critical asset for this role.



This is a "working leader" role where the expectation is that this individual is not only in charge of managing the local teams but also for individual technology projects.



Key Responsibilities

·         Managing all R&D personnel for the Electrical Safety and General Safety Products businesses for the Clover, SC and Charleston, SC locations

·         Execution of chemical manufacturing process improvement projects in a factory and laboratory setting

·         Resource planning, prioritization and participation in AOP and LTBP processes

·         Development of technology roadmaps

·         Utilizing resources effectively to support NPI and Sustaining for both facilities

·         Developing and driving critical projects for 3 teams

·         Developing people and coaching the local R&D staff

·         Leading the complex projects via networking with cross functional business teams

·         Providing primary recommendations of the priorities for major lab programs

·         Communicating the senior management goals

·         Cultivating the teams with corporate values

Basic Qualifications

·         Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Chemistry (advanced degree strongly preferred)

·         3 years experience managing technical professionals

·         5 years experience in a chemical processing, high-volume chemical-based manufacturing or related industry

Preferred Qualifications

·         Demonstrated capabilities in failure analysis, advanced root cause analysis, problem solving and implementation of permanent corrective actions

·         Leadership of multiple site technical teams

·         Working experience with Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC, DFSS) and stage-gate new product development processes

·         Six Sigma certified (Black Belt preferred)

·         Synthetic and natural rubber, rubber cement and latex based materials, polymers, textiles

·         Experience working in a dipping and coating process environment

·         Strategic mindset and ability to develop robust technology strategies in environments of uncertainty

·         Experience working in cement to latex conversion processes

·         Experience in polymeric chemistry and polymer processing, specifically processing of polymeric solutions

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.

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