Technical Development & Commercialization Manager
Georgia Pacific · Atlanta, GA · 2 mo ago
MarketingFull-time
What You Will Do
- Lead Product Launches: Oversee the commercialization of new products, processes, and raw material optimizations across the Division.
- Drive Strategic Growth: Identify and develop product/process initiatives aligned with the "Gypsum Vision," including challenging established theories to foster "creative destruction."
- Vet R&D Ideation: Provide technical feasibility assessments and Commercialization & Innovation
- Direct Plant Trials: Oversee trial planning and execution to ensure objectives are met while minimizing waste and opportunity costs.
- Maximize Efficiency: Support OEE improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and process troubleshooting to enhance plant robustness.
- Optimize Formulations: Identify raw material and formulation changes that reduce costs without compromising product quality.
- Technical Advisory: Serve as the "Technical Conscience" and subject matter expert for Intellectual Property and product composition.
- Resource Management: Strategically deploy team resources to high-value projects.
- Crisis & Supply Support: Provide technical guidance for supply chain interruptions and raw material management.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science or Technical related field
- Ten (10) or more years of Gypsum experience.