R&D Manager

Saint-Gobain Weber Yapı Kimyasalları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Saint-Gobain Weber is one of the companies of Saint-Gobain Group, which is among the top 100 companies of the world, and plays a significant role in the sector of industrial mortars. Saint-Gobain Weber which was founded in 1927 operates in the industrial mortars sector in 64 countries. Weber is an expert on facade coatings, technical mortars, flooring systems and a leader in tile adhesives. Weber, which operates in Turkey since 1998, is mentioned with quality and trust since the day of its foundation. Weber has solutions for construction surfaces in job sites all around Turkey and solves all types of problems with the special products in its wide product range.

Weber is active in Turkey with 6 plants, 8 regional offices. With the developing technology and support of international know-how Weber develops products which are useful for the sector that fulfills the customer needs, improves the application quality, sensitive to environment and human health.

We are seeking a Research & Development Manager for our ETICS and paint product line with the will and ambition to work in R&D Department of Weber Turkey’s Izmir Factory.

• Minimum BS degree from Chemical Engineering or Chemistry departments, (preferably has a Master’s degree)
• Minimum 6 years of experience in R&D department, preferably in construction chemicals sector, paint sector or in a related sector
• Excellent command of English both written and verbal
• Proven leadership skills and be able to work in a team, with experience of working to tight deadlines
• Should ideally have experience in design of experiment
• No restriction for travelling in and out of the country
• The ideal candidate should be Passionate, Enthusiastic and Adaptable

• Managing and coordinating new and existing R&D Product Development Projects for his product line
• Leading and managing the R&D functions of the department
• Following market trends and participating in market research activities in various areas
• Carrying out the projects on new raw materials, formula and technology 
• Will have proven leadership skills and be able to work in a team, with experience of working to tight deadlines.
• Following R&D related laws, legislations, funds and grants
• Evaluating and resolving technical and production issues
• Assessing equipment requirements to achieve objectives and manage the costing, planning and purchasing of any additional equipment
• Working in close cooperation with manufacturing, marketing, sales and purchasing departments
• Reporting to R&D and QC Director located in Izmir Factory 
• Managing a team and being responsible from their career development and work schedule