Process Development & Innovation Director

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Job Summary

Role's mission:

Leads the PM EMEA & APAC Science and Technology development efforts for new process innovation, in accordance with Imerys, PM EMEA & APAC BA strategy and Market Priorities

Responsibilities:

Responsible for developing the necessary technologies in process innovation for NPDs with support of PM EMEA Business Area markets and transfer pilot knowledge to industrial implementation teams if Capex needed
Works closely with Market VPs to drive priority “process innovation” projects with a focus from short to medium term projects
Ensures tight coordination with PM EMEA Operations from TRL7 to CER
Leads high performance team through appropriate management rituals and attracts, develops and retains team members in his/ her perimeter (beyond direct reports)
Responsible for embodying a Collaborative Approach, specifically collaboration with other BAs for common process projects (RAC)

Accountability

Technology Accountability: efficient use of resources to deliver timely technology process solutions
Pilot plant safety and asset acquisition and maintenance
Team and people growth (incl. coaching and development plans of direct reports)

Competency:

Seasoned S&T (R&D) or Process or Geology senior Manager
Technology master , process or mechanical Engineer and/or geology engineer
Strong interpersonal skills and communication; ability to collaborate in a matrix organization
Experience managing scientists and/or technical teams
Product development from idea to capex and/or industrialization
Demonstrated capability to deliver results in a challenging environment
Business acumen and rigorous approach
Extensive internal & external networks in “grinding” machine builders
Creativity

Ideal background/ experience

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, and/or Geology master
15+ years of work experience

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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