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Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cements for laminating acrylic sheet for aircraft canopies. We were first to produce reliable cement for use with PVC, CPVC, and ABS pipe and fittings, and first to introduce plastic recessed washing machine and ice maker outlet boxes. Since then, we have expanded our offering to more than 10,000+ products and solutions across multiple fast-growth industries such as residential and commercial construction, irrigation, pool & spa, marine or industrial manufacturing.\nToday our industry leading products are proudly manufactured at facilities throughout the world and available through a nationwide network of customer-focused distributors. We offer premium brands, world-class customer service, seamless processes, and a global supply chain. IPS, through its three operating companies, operates 13 manufacturing plants in the US, Europe and China supporting sales to over 85 countries.\nIPS Corporation is a portfolio company that is part of Centerbridge Partners. Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is a private investment management firm employing a flexible approach across investment disciplines - private equity, private credit and real estate - in an effort to develop the most attractive opportunities for its investors. The Firm was founded in 2005 and has approximately $36 billion in capital under management with offices in New York and London. Centerbridge is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams across targeted industry sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.centerbridge.com.\nAbout the IPS Adhesives Division:\nIPS Adhesives (IPSA) is a global supplier of adhesive and related solutions to a wide variety of markets. For over 70 years, IPS Adhesives has invested in product innovation, that provides specialized bonding solutions that are shaping the future of leading-edge assembly and construction design. Our brands are trusted worldwide by kitchen, bedroom and bathroom fitters, sign and display assembly operations, structural partners working in transportation, construction, boat building and more. Through these innovative performance and environmentally conscious-led solutions, we believe we can also help improve the lives of people working in these industries for generations to come. For more information\nvisit www.ipsadhesives.com.\nAbout the Role:\nRole Accountabilities, Expectations, and Responsibilities:\nManagement - Oversee the local technical team and day to day activities within NPD and QC. Providing mentorship, training and guidance to ensure the delivery of high quality work.\nProject Management - Lead and manage the project portfolio within your region, adhering to project timelines and coordinating resources globally with other regional technical leaders.\nEHS Compliance - Maintain and update EHS risk assessments, COSHH and SOPs for laboratory environments.\nQuality Assurance - Maintain and develop NPD and QC systems and procedures as well as implementation of new SOPs when needed. Carrying out work in compliance to ISO 9001.\nTechnical Expertise - Provide technical guidance and governance to the business. Support and lead teams through development projects and quality investigations.\nCollaboration - Liaise with commercial and marketing functions, supporting the development and implementation of the technical roadmap and business strategy.\nConfers with scientists, engineers and customers/potential customers regarding research, field test results, and prepares technical papers and reports.\nReporting and Documentation - Maintain accurate documentation for all technical work through the team. Preparing updates, reporting progress and results to leadership and key stakeholders. Conveys technical ideas in written or verbal reports at a suitable level for the audience.\nBe a leader and drive improvement of everything. “Kaizen is the way of life”. Make recommendations for improvements to facilities or processes when needed. Maintain an efficient practical working environment.\nWorks to site health, safety, and quality standards. Proactive in reporting issues and making improvements. 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