Head of Non-Basic Research & Development
for sections present: About The Opportunity (but we should not repeat job title; we can use heading "About the role"? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should map sections accordingly. The posting includes "About The Opportunity" which is similar to "About the role". Then "What You’ll Do" corresponds to Responsibilities. "What You Bring" corresponds to Requirements/Qualifications/Skills. "What We Offer" corresponds to Benefits. Also maybe "About RHI Magnesita" is company description; could be omitted? It's substantive but not a required heading; we could include as a paragraph under maybe "About the company"? Not in list. Probably we can include as a paragraph under a heading? The instruction: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. We have content for About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits. Also maybe "Skills" could be extracted from What You Bring but we can combine into Requirements. We'll not create Pay or Schedule sections because not mentioned.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we need to turn bullet points into lists.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate etc. The posting includes some boilerplate like "Nearest Major Market: York PA Nearest Secondary Market: Lancaster". That's location metadata; we can fold into a short
maybe after heading? The location is given at top: "Location: York, PA". We can include that in a short
after the heading? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So location is minor metadata; we can include a short
maybe after the heading? But we already have About the role heading; we could include location in a paragraph before or after. Probably better to have a
with location info right after the heading? But the heading is About the role; we could put location in a
after the heading before the content. That seems okay.
We must output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Let's craft:
About the role
Location: York, PA
[the About The Opportunity paragraph]
Then Responsibilities
- ...
etc.
Then Requirements
We could split into Qualifications and Skills but we can just have Requirements covering education, experience, etc. Use - for each bullet.
Then
Benefits
- ...
etc.
We need to preserve all substantive information: include details about leading team, etc. Also include the company description paragraph under maybe a heading? Not required but we could include as a paragraph after Benefits? The instruction: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. The company description is substantive; we could add a heading like "About the company" but not in the list. However we could just include it as a after Benefits without a heading; that's okay because it's not a heading. The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests those as examples. Safer to stick to those headings only. So we can put the company description as a
after Benefits without a heading.
Now let's extract content.
About The Opportunity paragraph:
"RHI Magnesita is seeking a strategic and innovative leader to serve as our Head of Non-Basic R&D for North America. In this role, you will lead the research, development, and innovation strategy for our portfolio of non-basic refractory products, helping drive growth, operational excellence, and customer success across the region. As a key member of the North American R&D leadership team, you will oversee a talented team of Research Engineers and a Materials Scientist while partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing Excellence, Supply Chain, Sales, Technical Marketing, Product Management, and Global R&D teams. You will play a critical role in shaping technology roadmaps, advancing product development initiatives, and leading technology transfer and manufacturing network optimization programs across multiple sites. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about innovation, advanced materials, and building high-performing technical teams in a global manufacturing environment."
We'll keep that as a
.
Responsibilities bullet points (from "What You’ll Do"):
- Lead and develop the North American Non-Basic R&D organization, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Drive the development and execution of R&D strategies, product roadmaps, and innovation initiatives aligned with regional and global business objectives.
- Serve as a gatekeeper within the project approval process, ensuring R&D investments are strategically aligned and deliver measurable business value.
- Guide new product development, process improvement, and technology advancement efforts for the Non-Basic product portfolio.
- Lead technology transfer initiatives across manufacturing sites to support network optimization, operational efficiency, and business continuity.
- Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Excellence, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership teams to support capacity expansion, dual-source strategies, risk mitigation, and cost competitiveness initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to standardize technologies, implement best practices, and leverage shared capabilities across the North American manufacturing network.
- Monitor project performance, including timelines, quality metrics, costs, and overall business impact.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to accelerate innovation, commercialize new technologies, and support customers with advanced materials solutions.
We'll put each as
- .
Requirements (What You Bring):
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
- 10+ years of experience within refractory products, advanced ceramics, industrial materials, or a related manufacturing industry.
- 2-3 years of leadership experience managing technical professionals and R&D teams.
- Demonstrated success leading product development, technology management, and innovation initiatives from concept through commercialization.
- Strong technical understanding of refractory materials, raw materials, processing technologies, and material characterization methods.
- Experience managing complex project portfolios and prioritizing competing business and technical objectives.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, and build effective partnerships across multiple functions and geographies.
- Strong analytical, project management, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience collaborating with global teams and leading complex technical programs.
- Knowledge of intellectual property management and patent development is preferred.
- Ability to travel as needed to manufacturing sites, customer locations, and R&D centers.
We'll put each as
- .
Benefits (What We Offer):
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – With company matching to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development – Access to learning resources and career development programs.
- Inclusive Work Environment – A culture that values diversity, safety, and collaboration.
We'll put each as
- .
Now company description paragraph:
"RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita’s team in North America helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures. With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region. Come get fired up with our North American team!"
We'll put as a
after Benefits.
Now ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. We didn't.
Now output HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About the role
Location: York, PA
RHI Magnesita is seeking a strategic and innovative leader to serve as our Head of Non-Basic R&D for North America. In this role, you will lead the research, development, and innovation strategy for our portfolio of non-basic refractory products, helping drive growth, operational excellence, and customer success across the region. As a key member of the North American R&D leadership team, you will oversee a talented team of Research Engineers and a Materials Scientist while partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing Excellence, Supply Chain, Sales, Technical Marketing, Product Management, and Global R&D teams. You will play a critical role in shaping technology roadmaps, advancing product development initiatives, and leading technology transfer and manufacturing network optimization programs across multiple sites. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about innovation, advanced materials, and building high-performing technical teams in a global manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the North American Non-Basic R&D organization, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Drive the development and execution of R&D strategies, product roadmaps, and innovation initiatives aligned with regional and global business objectives.
- Serve as a gatekeeper within the project approval process, ensuring R&D investments are strategically aligned and deliver measurable business value.
- Guide new product development, process improvement, and technology advancement efforts for the Non-Basic product portfolio.
- Lead technology transfer initiatives across manufacturing sites to support network optimization, operational efficiency, and business continuity.
- Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Excellence, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership teams to support capacity expansion, dual-source strategies, risk mitigation, and cost competitiveness initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to standardize technologies, implement best practices, and leverage shared capabilities across the North American manufacturing network.
- Monitor project performance, including timelines, quality metrics, costs, and overall business impact.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to accelerate innovation, commercialize new technologies, and support customers with advanced materials solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
- 10+ years of experience within refractory products, advanced ceramics, industrial materials, or a related manufacturing industry.
- 2-3 years of leadership experience managing technical professionals and R&D teams.
- Demonstrated success leading product development, technology management, and innovation initiatives from concept through commercialization.
- Strong technical understanding of refractory materials, raw materials, processing technologies, and material characterization methods.
- Experience managing complex project portfolios and prioritizing competing business and technical objectives.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, and build effective partnerships across multiple functions and geographies.
- Strong analytical, project management, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience collaborating with global teams and leading complex technical programs.
- Knowledge of intellectual property management and patent development is preferred.
- Ability to travel as needed to manufacturing sites, customer locations, and R&D centers.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we need to turn bullet points into lists.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate etc. The posting includes some boilerplate like "Nearest Major Market: York PA Nearest Secondary Market: Lancaster". That's location metadata; we can fold into a short
maybe after heading? The location is given at top: "Location: York, PA". We can include that in a short
after the heading? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So location is minor metadata; we can include a short
maybe after the heading? But we already have About the role heading; we could include location in a paragraph before or after. Probably better to have a
with location info right after the heading? But the heading is About the role; we could put location in a
after the heading before the content. That seems okay. We must output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's craft:
About the role
Location: York, PA
[the About The Opportunity paragraph]
ThenResponsibilities
- ... etc. Then
- for each bullet.
Then
Benefits
- ... etc. We need to preserve all substantive information: include details about leading team, etc. Also include the company description paragraph under maybe a heading? Not required but we could include as a paragraph after Benefits? The instruction: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. The company description is substantive; we could add a heading like "About the company" but not in the list. However we could just include it as a
- . Requirements (What You Bring): - Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required. - 10+ years of experience within refractory products, advanced ceramics, industrial materials, or a related manufacturing industry. - 2-3 years of leadership experience managing technical professionals and R&D teams. - Demonstrated success leading product development, technology management, and innovation initiatives from concept through commercialization. - Strong technical understanding of refractory materials, raw materials, processing technologies, and material characterization methods. - Experience managing complex project portfolios and prioritizing competing business and technical objectives. - Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, and build effective partnerships across multiple functions and geographies. - Strong analytical, project management, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills. - Experience collaborating with global teams and leading complex technical programs. - Knowledge of intellectual property management and patent development is preferred. - Ability to travel as needed to manufacturing sites, customer locations, and R&D centers. We'll put each as
- . Benefits (What We Offer): - Competitive Salary - Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage. - 401(k) Retirement Plan – With company matching to help you plan for your future. - Paid Time Off - Training & Development – Access to learning resources and career development programs. - Inclusive Work Environment – A culture that values diversity, safety, and collaboration. We'll put each as
- .
Now company description paragraph:
"RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita’s team in North America helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures. With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region. Come get fired up with our North American team!"
We'll put as a
after Benefits. Now ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. We didn't. Now output HTML fragment. Let's craft:
About the role
Location: York, PA
RHI Magnesita is seeking a strategic and innovative leader to serve as our Head of Non-Basic R&D for North America. In this role, you will lead the research, development, and innovation strategy for our portfolio of non-basic refractory products, helping drive growth, operational excellence, and customer success across the region. As a key member of the North American R&D leadership team, you will oversee a talented team of Research Engineers and a Materials Scientist while partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing Excellence, Supply Chain, Sales, Technical Marketing, Product Management, and Global R&D teams. You will play a critical role in shaping technology roadmaps, advancing product development initiatives, and leading technology transfer and manufacturing network optimization programs across multiple sites. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about innovation, advanced materials, and building high-performing technical teams in a global manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the North American Non-Basic R&D organization, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Drive the development and execution of R&D strategies, product roadmaps, and innovation initiatives aligned with regional and global business objectives.
- Serve as a gatekeeper within the project approval process, ensuring R&D investments are strategically aligned and deliver measurable business value.
- Guide new product development, process improvement, and technology advancement efforts for the Non-Basic product portfolio.
- Lead technology transfer initiatives across manufacturing sites to support network optimization, operational efficiency, and business continuity.
- Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Excellence, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership teams to support capacity expansion, dual-source strategies, risk mitigation, and cost competitiveness initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to standardize technologies, implement best practices, and leverage shared capabilities across the North American manufacturing network.
- Monitor project performance, including timelines, quality metrics, costs, and overall business impact.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to accelerate innovation, commercialize new technologies, and support customers with advanced materials solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
- 10+ years of experience within refractory products, advanced ceramics, industrial materials, or a related manufacturing industry.
- 2-3 years of leadership experience managing technical professionals and R&D teams.
- Demonstrated success leading product development, technology management, and innovation initiatives from concept through commercialization.
- Strong technical understanding of refractory materials, raw materials, processing technologies, and material characterization methods.
- Experience managing complex project portfolios and prioritizing competing business and technical objectives.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, and build effective partnerships across multiple functions and geographies.
- Strong analytical, project management, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience collaborating with global teams and leading complex technical programs.
- Knowledge of intellectual property management and patent development is preferred.
- Ability to travel as needed to manufacturing sites, customer locations, and R&D centers.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
after Benefits without a heading; that's okay because it's not a heading. The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests those as examples. Safer to stick to those headings only. So we can put the company description as a
after Benefits without a heading. Now let's extract content. About The Opportunity paragraph: "RHI Magnesita is seeking a strategic and innovative leader to serve as our Head of Non-Basic R&D for North America. In this role, you will lead the research, development, and innovation strategy for our portfolio of non-basic refractory products, helping drive growth, operational excellence, and customer success across the region. As a key member of the North American R&D leadership team, you will oversee a talented team of Research Engineers and a Materials Scientist while partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing Excellence, Supply Chain, Sales, Technical Marketing, Product Management, and Global R&D teams. You will play a critical role in shaping technology roadmaps, advancing product development initiatives, and leading technology transfer and manufacturing network optimization programs across multiple sites. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about innovation, advanced materials, and building high-performing technical teams in a global manufacturing environment." We'll keep that as a
. Responsibilities bullet points (from "What You’ll Do"): - Lead and develop the North American Non-Basic R&D organization, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. - Drive the development and execution of R&D strategies, product roadmaps, and innovation initiatives aligned with regional and global business objectives. - Serve as a gatekeeper within the project approval process, ensuring R&D investments are strategically aligned and deliver measurable business value. - Guide new product development, process improvement, and technology advancement efforts for the Non-Basic product portfolio. - Lead technology transfer initiatives across manufacturing sites to support network optimization, operational efficiency, and business continuity. - Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Excellence, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership teams to support capacity expansion, dual-source strategies, risk mitigation, and cost competitiveness initiatives. - Identify opportunities to standardize technologies, implement best practices, and leverage shared capabilities across the North American manufacturing network. - Monitor project performance, including timelines, quality metrics, costs, and overall business impact. - Collaborate with global stakeholders to accelerate innovation, commercialize new technologies, and support customers with advanced materials solutions. We'll put each as
Requirements
We could split into Qualifications and Skills but we can just have Requirements covering education, experience, etc. Use