National Technical Manager - Thermoplastic Systems

Location:

Nashville, TN, US, 37214

Requisition ID: 7316

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Who Are Holcim People

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC (“Holcim”) is hiring a National Technical Manager for

Thermoplastic Systems. This position is responsible for maintaining, creating, and managing

public-facing technical literature, training materials, and communications for TPO and PVC

roofing systems marketed under the Elevate™ and GenFlex™ brands. The National

Technical Manager promotes cross-functional development of solutions, products, and

training programs to help Holcim create and maintain a market-leading portfolio of products

and services in a competitive environment.

Duties and responsibilities

 Create and update public-facing technical documents including guides, details, and other

documents, in response to changing market conditions, codes or regulatory updates,

product changes, and periodic reviews

 Support the new product process as required to determine impact thermoplastic

membrane systems and accessories

 Maintain a thorough understanding of current product requirements, adoptions, and

changes

 Review and implement changes, trainings, and communications to the business related

to application changes, competitive comparisons, adoptions, or other topics in the

industry

 Act as a subject matter expert on TPO and PVC and related subject matter and respond

to sales reps and regional technical questions

 Review Marketing literature and website content updates for technical accuracy and

clarity

 Present technical trainings as related to the business

 Compare and determine differences between warrantable applications and code

Requirements

 Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to determine gaps in product offerings and

contribute to the development process

 Understand Holcim’s strategic direction and align team activities and metrics to execute

and deliver against them

 Create and foster a culture of customer-centric, action-oriented, collaborative teammates

 Participate in corporate initiatives as assigned to enhance company capabilities,

performance, and efficiency

 Collaborate effectively across functional departments (including Marketing, Sales,

Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Field Services) to implement process and

system improvements that improve customer satisfaction, simplify work processes and

drive breakthrough growth

Qualifications

 BS/BA in engineering or related field and 5 years relevant experience

 Excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain positive

relationships with customers and teammates

 Proficiency in AutoCAD, Vault, CRM, and Adobe software is preferred

 High level of intellectual and emotional intelligence is required

 Demonstrated proficiency in process development, implementation and improvement

Competencies

 Building Effective Teams

 Drive for Results and Achievement

 Influential Communication

 Business Acumen

 Decision Quality

 Organizational Agility

 Command Skills

 Data Analytics and Reporting

Working conditions

Position will be primarily office-based in Nashville, TN using standard office technology, with

business travel up to 25%.

Physical requirements

Normal office-based position requirements

Direct reports

None

Your Holcim Experience

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Nearest Major Market: Nashville