Regional Technical Ops Leader - Chemistry & Manufacturing

Ergon Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) Matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental

Job summary

Ergon Inc in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Regional Technical Operations Manager to oversee technical needs for the Crafco product line, coordinating across Management, Production, Lab, Plant Operations, Sales and Marketing.

The role requires a chemistry/engineering background, substantial asphalt technology experience, and the ability to travel at least 50% while leading formulation, QA/QC, and supplier collaboration to improve efficiency and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering or related field is preferred.
• Significant asphalt technology experience could be considered in lieu of a technical degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree; 5+ years with no degree.
• Experience with formulating and supporting polymer modified asphalt (roofing, waterproofing, crack sealant, mastic).
• Excellent management, communication and computer skills (MS Office).
• Willingness to travel at least 50%.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely technical support and communication to plants producing crack sealants, mastics, roofing and waterproofing; perform QA/QC and investigations.
• Promote operational consistency across the plant network.
• Oversee formulation processes with Paragon and Crafco MQT to optimize efficiency and costs.
• Maintain Quality Management system compliance with standards and plans.
• Collaborate with Sales and Technical Marketing on field performance feedback.
• Evaluate and source raw materials with supply/procurement.
• Develop new processes and benchmark assets/chemistries.

Skills

Management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or engineering

Tools

Paragon

Crafco MQT

Job description

Ergon Inc in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Regional Technical Operations Manager to oversee technical needs for the Crafco product line, coordinating across Management, Production, Lab, Plant Operations, Sales and Marketing.

The role requires a chemistry/engineering background, substantial asphalt technology experience, and the ability to travel at least 50% while leading formulation, QA/QC, and supplier collaboration to improve efficiency and costs.