Manager Polypropylene Compounds Development Center (m/f/d)

TN Germany; Bayreuth; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to lead the development center for PP Compounds in Bayreuth. This role involves managing projects, ensuring quality and efficiency, and interfacing with various teams to drive innovation in the automotive segment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in polymer science and engineering, with a focus on product development and team leadership. Join a dynamic environment that values diversity and offers attractive benefits, including a thirteenth salary and various work schedules. If you're ready to make an impact in a forward-thinking company, this opportunity is for you.

Leistungen

Thirteenth Monthly Salary

Company Car Policy

Mobile Working Options

30 Days Vacation

Further Training Opportunities

Long-term Care Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Urban Sports Club Membership

On-site Medical Department

Physiotherapy Practice

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in compounding or polymer industry.
• Strong knowledge of polymer structure and processing technologies.
• Experience in managing larger teams and inter-functional projects.

Aufgaben

• Manage and supervise the development center for PP Compounds.
• Drive product and application development projects for automotive.
• Provide innovative solutions and improve existing PP Compound portfolio.

Kenntnisse

Polymer Science

Polymer Engineering

Project Management

Team Management

ERP Systems (SAP)

Polymer Testing

German Language

English Language

Ausbildung

High School Graduation

University Graduation in Scientific Areas

PhD in Polymer Science or Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

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30.04.2025

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Job Description:

Are you result oriented and willing to challenge the status quo? Welcome to LyondellBasell!

For our German sites in Bayreuth we are looking for a

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Manage and supervise the development center for PP Compounds at Bayreuth (Germany) with test- and processing labs
• Development and technical support for the product group PP Compounds to support and strengthen the related business segment
• Responsible for operating the development center within the KPIs especially HSE, quality (. IATF 16949 certification) and time frames for samples as well as costs within the target range
• Support production sites Bayreuth (D) and Milton Keynes (UK) and product transfers to other regions
• Support the shared quality and mechanical testing laboratory which supplies service to production and TC
• Effectively manage and drive product and application development projects for PP Compounds mainly for segment Automotive in accordance with business strategy
• Provide innovative solutions and improve existing PP Compound portfolio in quality and cost, . by approval of new raw materials
• Interface with other development and research centers within LyondellBasell and external service providers

Qualifications

• High school / university graduation in scientific areas; PhD in polymer science or polymer engineering preferred
• Knowledge and expertise of polymer structure / property, processing technologies, application industries
• Knowledge in polypropylene and PP compound formulations and raw materials (stabilizers, fillers, impact modifiers, pigments,
• Understanding of market trends, customer / end user needs and how to translate those into products / technologies to be developed especially for automotive segment
• Experience in inter-functional projects and resource management
• Experience in polymer testing
• Experience in managing larger teams
• Experience with ERP systems, . SAP
• Willingness to travel
• At least 10 years of experience in compounding or polymer industry
• German and English language skills mandatory

Additional Information and Benefits

• Attractive remuneration with thirteenth monthly salary
• Company Car Policy (optional)
• Various work schedules and mobile working
• 30 days vacation and other time off options
• Wide range of further training opportunities through the LYB University
• Additional long-term care insurance (CareFlex)
• Company pension scheme
• Urban Sports Club membership
• Company medical department including physiotherapy practice on site

Interested ?

Register your CV and apply via our online portal by clicking on the “apply” button. Please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Team at for more details.

Diversity and Inclusion:
At LYB, your skills and character take center stage. We value the diversity of our employees in terms of gender, origin, experiences, abilities, and ways of life, and we welcome everyone who shares our values. We firmly believe that diverse perspectives enhance our innovative strength and competitiveness.

People with disabilities are expressly encouraged to apply and are warmly welcomed.
If you need support during the application process, we are happy to assist you.