Polymer Applications Team Lead Tiszaújváros

Polymer Applications Team Lead
Tiszaújváros
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén megye, Tiszaújváros

Within the Polymer Business Unit of MOL Group’s Chemicals Business we are looking for the ideal candidate to fill the position of

Polymer Applications Team Lead of the Polymer Application Engineering Team.

What do we do?

The Polymer Applications Engineering Team is the primary technical link between MOL Group’s Polyolefin Product technologies and our valued customers. When it comes to polyolefin product selection for dedicated end-user applications, new polymer grades market introduction and customer technical support it is our Team which takes the lead. We are present in the entire value chain from polymer production, qualification, and development to complex customer driven project implementations.

If you wish to lead a team of 6 professionals having comprehensive technical expertise in an ever-growing industry segment and to establish a reputed position within the MOL community join our Team!

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities

You are expected to support our sales team in accordance with defined company strategy to maintain and strengthen our customer´s loyalty and to facilitate new business growth

You will actively cooperate with different stakeholders within/outside the Business Unit on projects aiming polyolefin business performance improvement

You are responsible to lead the team of polymer application engineers at Tiszaújváros site

More specifically your tasks will include:

Managing high quality technical support of our customers - polyolefin processors – on-site or remotely at customers and supports strong technical cooperation of polymer application engineers with customers. Supervises the provision of suitable grade and processing conditions for customers to speed-up product qualification process at the customers.

Ensure high quality customer complaint investigations related to product quality and executes on-site complaint investigation at polyolefin processors. Coordinates with internal stakeholders the root cause identification process of the complaint. Supervises and coordinates actions with internal stakeholders aiming the identification of the root cause of the complaint and ensures that corrective actions and their effectiveness is defined by root cause owners.

Maintains good cooperation with internal stakeholders, organizes regular meeting and info sharing to keep them informed about market and customer´s technical requirements. Brings proposals for product quality improvement and product development

Supports and facilitates regular on-site technical contact of polymer applications engineers with polyolefin processors. Supports participation of polymer engineers in exhibitions, conferences, and customer events. Makes sure that technical information and knowledge is collected continuously and the gained information is shared regularly with internal stakeholders.

Ensures that product related technical documents are updated in time and in needed quality. Prepares and gives technical internal and external presentations.

Leads projects with different stakeholders of the Business Unit targeting polyolefin business performance improvement, risk mitigations and profitability enhancement.

Ensures continuous improvement of the Team technical knowledge about polyolefins production, processing techniques and application segments.

Ensures that job duties are performed safely and in compliance with MOL Group high standard HSE requirements.

Our offer:

Competitive benefit package matching your competence level

Yearly cafeteria (non-wage benefit) containing different elements

Job related car

Company computer and smartphone

Company sponsored training programs

Flexible working time – home office possibility

Well-being programs

Private health insurance

Our expectations:

MS or BS degree in engineering or chemistry (preferred specialization in plastic materials, material engineering or polymer chemistry)

Professional experience gained within the petrochemical / chemical industry

Good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

Strong stakeholders management

Analytical, problem-solving mindset

Fluency in Hungarian and English languages

Driving license type „B” , active driver

Willing to travel and visit customer across Europe is a must

Nice to have:

Understanding of plastic industry, plastic processing experience

Besides an industry leading compensation package, what does this job offer you?

Stable background and multicultural, flexible working environment where you can travel and meet people across Europe

Excellent networking possibilities

Fun, development, learning and growth

……. and not a single minute spent bored sitting at your desk……

Job Location: Tiszaújváros / Hungary

Job type: permanent