Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

The Sr Manager R&D is a senior-level manager that proactively leads the planning and execution of materials research and development activities. This role involves managing a team of researchers, ensuring the successful development of new materials and driving initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the sourcing process.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, and manufacturing, to ensure R&D efforts align with business objectives.

• Foster effective communication and collaboration across departments.

• Drive innovation within the R&D function, exploring new materials, technologies, and methodologies.

• Identify potential risks and challenges in materials projects.

• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

• Implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure the highest standards in materials development.

• Present R&D plans and achievements to internal and external audiences.

• Collaborate with external vendors, partners, and research institutions to enhance R&D capabilities.

• Manage relationships with key partners to drive successful collaborations.

• Responsible for monitoring raw material costs and consumption to identify opportunities.

• Continuously analyze market and delivery conditions to ensure present and future material availability.

• Visit suppliers and manufacturing plants to ensure material quality and service.

• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

• 8-10 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3-5 years of management experience.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control required.

• Able to set up, run and/or interpret results from a wide variety of laboratory test equipment.

Competencies

• Develops intermediate understanding of people management practices and managing small teams of direct reports.

• Extensive knowledge of ceramic raw materials including function, mining, and processing.

• Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.

• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.

• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.

• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.

• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.

• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.

• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

• This employee will be responsible for direct reports.

• Up to 50% travel required.

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k,Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!

Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Dont Work participant.

Job Type

Req ID 83581