Job dimensions

Build comprehensive understanding of Bostik Flexible Packaging Cold Seal product line for Coating Solutions, including formulation, physical properties, analytical properties, bond performance, and manufacturing.

Master sample preparation with attention to chemical safety protocol and lab testing with accuracy, precision, and responsiveness including physical and performance testing.

Develop knowledge of the Flexible Packaging market, cold seal applications, and coating equipment, including safe operation of in-house adhesive application equipment

Use product line knowledge, interpretation of lab testing results, and understanding of applications and equipment to provide technical support with the goal of maintaining current business and growing new business in partnership with sales.

Activities

• Develop test plans and write lab reports to make data-based product recommendations.
• Execute trial plans on Bostik application equipment to optimize adhesive performance.
• Participate in customer qualification trials to ensure successful conversion to Bostik solutions.
• Ensure compatibility with application requirements for Stage Gate New Product Development projects. Work closely with R&D for successful completion of projects.
• Provide technical training to educate customer operations personnel and new Bostik sales associates on new and existing products.
• Lead CEI investigations of performance issues to determine root cause and suggest corrective actions.
• Support customers in troubleshooting adhesive application problems that affect packaging performance.
• Actively participate in MST meetings and develop collaborative internal cross-functional relationships.
• Develop technical relationships with Allied Suppliers and support Bostik presence at trade shows.
• Operate safely according to Bostik’s policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Interact effectively with other Bostik colleagues globally to support cold seal product line.
• Utilize SalesForce.com for all customer related activities.

Accountabilities

• Partner with Sales and Business Development to build knowledge of customer products and applications, identify customer needs, provide appropriate product recommendations, and support customer’s new production qualification process.
• Manage technical projects and lead problem resolution through a thorough understanding of the customer need/issue, completion of lab analyses and pilot trials, effective and efficient use of Bostik resources, and coordination of support from other Bostik functions with responsiveness and a commitment to timelines.
• Build trusting, sustainable relationships with customers by bringing valued solutions through broad market and material knowledge, providing technical recommendations based on statistically derived data, working with Bostik processes to protect the customer’s interests, and providing a consistent, positive customer experience.

Qualifications / experience required

• BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or other related technical field required
• Minimum two years of experience with adhesive processing for the Flexible Packaging industry, preferably in water based technologies, but knowledge of cold seal coating technologies is also desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to understand customer needs and requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects and proven use of data-based problem solving skills
• Possesses a high level of ability to communicate effectively verbally and through reports & presentations
• Takes responsibility for personal safety and operates in compliance with safety policies and procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office including statistics in Excel
• Ability to travel up to 25%, with a primary focus on North America; limited travel to South America may be needed

A career with Bostik offers a collaborative work environment and supportive development to reach your career goals, with benefits starting day one as part of our competitive total rewards strategy. Bostik, an Arkema company, is a leading global adhesive specialist in construction, consumer and industrial markets. For more than a century, it has been developing innovative adhesive solutions that are smarter and more adaptive to the forces that shape daily lives. From cradle to grave, from home to office, Bostik’s smart adhesives can be found everywhere. With annual sales of €2 billion, the company employees 6,000 people and has a presence in more than 50 countries. www.bostik.com. The diversity of our employees is an asset we value and commit to from recruitment through career management. Bostik is an EEO/AA/Drug Free Workplace. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications