Cup Converting Application Expert

About Us

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 71 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 15,400 professionals in 130 countries across six continents.

Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company.

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Job Description

For the Solenis Applications Team in EMEA we are seeking a: Cup Converting Application Expert.

This position is to be located in EMEA

Key Responsibilities:

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Demonstrated experience with converting paper cups on a wide range of cup converting equipment. Ideal candidate would have experience with PMC, Horauf and ultrasonic sealing equipment in hot cup, cold cup and ice cream tub applications with a variety of applications across multiple converting approaches and geographies.

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Wide ranging experience in converting trial preparation and execution for paper cups.

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Experience with barrier coated and extrusion coated converting trials.

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Knowledge of paper substrates and its interaction with converting equipment set ups.

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Willingness for 60% travel both domestically and internationally.

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Project Management and Data management experience with high demonstrated proficiency in relevant software

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High degree of interpersonal skills with demonstrated effectiveness at communication to a variety of audiences both internally and externally.

What You'll Bring:

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Bachelor’s degree Science and/or Engineering; or equivalent relevant industry experience.

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Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving, strong attention to detail, and quick understanding of technical concepts.

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Demonstrated ability to make decisions, balancing customer’s needs and company objectives.

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Strong communication skills, presentation capability, and ability to influence others through direct and indirect methods.

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Industry and customer literate, or ability to pick up industry and Solenis technologies quickly.

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Leadership ability.

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Drive for results; proactively addresses complex issues.

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Strong Problem solving and Communication skills.

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Ability to establish relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Majority of travel will be to various customer industrial sites both indoors and outdoors. Employee could be faced with working in temperature extremes. Employee should be comfortable standing for extended periods of time and ability to climb up and down multiple levels of stairs. Manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude helpful. Use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, gloves, and H2S Monitor as required or needed.

Frequent automobile and/or air travel required. Proximity to national airport preferred. Time not spent traveling will be remote from home office.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability