Project Leader
With 4,000 employees in 36 countries, Siegwerk is a world-leading independent ink manufacturer.
Established in 1830 and headquartered in Siegburg, Germany the company is one of the oldest family-owned businesses in Europe.
Countless inventions and patents demonstrate the Group’s leadership in innovation. Siegwerk is a global market leader in packaging ink.
No. 1 worldwide in tobacco packaging ink
No. 2 worldwide in flexible packaging ink and labels
No. 3 in the global ink industry
We offer potential applicants excellent entry and development opportunities in a promising industry, locally and internationally.
The U.S. & Canadian headquarters, located in Des Moines, IA represents over 23% of the global packaging ink volume of the company and is its second largest contributor to sales and profit.
Have you always wanted to live abroad? Travel the globe? Experience new and exciting cultures? Siegwerk USA Co. prefers candidates who are interested in international assignments (short and long term) outside of the United States. Bi-lingual candidates are also highly preferred.
BENEFITS
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
Medical (3 plans to choose from including a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA)
Dental
Short and Long Term Disability (Company Provided)
Life Insurance (Company Provided)
Optional Life Insurance
401k (50% Company Match up to a 6% deferral)
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
2 weeks PTO – 1st year
3 weeks PTO – 2nd year
9 Paid Holidays
Business Casual Dress with Casual Friday
International Trainee Program
Job Summary
Coordinates all related activities regarding designated customer groups. Responsible for all related projects for the assigned customers. Formulates and tests new ink systems; resolves problems with existing systems; modify existing systems to efficiently meet customer needs; possesses and applies an extensive knowledge of customers technical needs. Applies broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures to the completion of difficult assignments. Meets customer needs to the best of the incumbent’s ability, in line with SIEGWERK philosophy that the customer is the #1 priority. Adheres to all departmental/company policies and standards to include (but not limited to): (1) maintains a neat, clean and safe work area; (2) maintains regular and consistent attendance; and (3) maintains positive working relationships.
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Responsibilities
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Job Responsibilities
Responsible for creating, budgeting, and the completion of projects, utilizing the resources of the company, to including staff, scheduling, etc. Has decision-making authority with significant financial impact to the company, which could range from $10,000 – $1,000,000.
Directs work load and may assign projects to others. Maintains an accurate lab schedule.
Modifies existing ink systems to meet new customer requirements, i.e., Colortherm Ink-resistant ink that needs adhesion to a certain stock. In some cases formulates new ink systems for new and/or existing accounts.
Ensures that customer requirements or specifications are met. Needs to know all details regarding any project of the assigned customer.
Responds to and/or resolves customers' specification problems, i.e., the ink blocked on the roll or it did not adhere properly to the stock, etc.
Conducts resin/pigment evaluations, as needed to meet customers' specifications, provide cost savings, etc.
Accurately interprets data and results; provides clear documentation, written reports, etc., enters data into computer.
Assists and trains other laboratory and Production employees as needed.
Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters.
Completes assignments that are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity
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Requirements
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Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or prolonged study with a minimum of 3 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; fifth year college or university program certificate preferred; previous experience serving in a lead project or job role preferred |
Qualifications
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Needs to have well-developed leadership qualities, as serves in a “lead" role.
Excellent communication skills- both verbal and written required.
Knowledge of related raw materials, ink systems, production processes, available resources, preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Basic computer skills desired - Microsoft Word/Excel and E-mail. All lab equipment, including pH meter, heat sealer, bond tester, oven, balance, glossmeter, Geiger proofer, computer, calculator, copy machine, mixer, shaker, K-Coater, slide angle, C.O.F. tester, & Corona treater. May be exposed to fumes, pigment dust, alcohol, resins and leaded ink. |
Additional Job Information
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08/26/2011 |
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