Research & Development Coordinator

Pay: $50k-70k/yr. (Depending on experience)

Description:

• Cannonball Recruiting is looking for a Research & Development Coordinator for a large-scale printing company in St. Charles, MO.

Qualifications:

• College Degree with business emphasis is helpful
• Broad knowledge of printing, bindery, and manufacturing of printed products is helpful
• Attention to detail and professional written/verbal communication is required
• Must be able to work with modern business software such as Microsoft Office; particularly Microsoft Excel and the numeracy to successfully work with such software a must
• Must be able to remain in a seated position for long periods of time
• The ability to see, hear, count, measure, read and follow verbal or written directives in English is required
• The ability to differentiate colors, horizontal and vertical positions is required
• Ability to visualize relational aspects of layered label constructions
• Ability to travel when needed to provide technical sales support to customers and the company sales team

Job Details:

• Plan and ensure execution of special projects based on customer packaging and label needs
• Prepare and deliver reports, updates and projects according to Elite Plant Standards
• Look at all issues from a proactive strategic perspective, eliminate causes and find effective solutions
• Get ideas across in a clear and understandable way
• Handle tough conversations appropriately, maturely and in a timely manner
• Maintain attention to detail in long term development and implementation of Process Improvement, Trials and R&D initiatives
• Maintain appropriate urgency in working with timelines and deadlines setting appropriate priorities
• Take ownership of lean/six sigma process improvement
• Expect and encourage employees to develop new and better ways of doing things
• Support the efforts of departments to hit required metrics while meeting the requirements of all initiatives
• Consider all appropriate data when making decisions
• Make decisions in a timely manner in order to solve problems quickly and effectively
• Utilize own and other employees’ expertise to identify and solve problems
• Work closely with the leadership team to ensure that Elite Plant Standards are met; welcome comments from peers about department effectiveness and individual/team performance

Benefits:

• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Wellness Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• 401k options with company match up to 2%; 100% vesting after 2 years
• PTO / Sick time
• Employee Assistance Program