About IPS Corporation

IPS Corporation’s Diversified Products Operating Company is an industry leader in residential and commercial roofing products and the plumbing industry’s pioneer. Diversified Products Roofing and Plumbing Products have sustained a superior reputation among plumbers, roofing distributors and contractors for high quality products, committed service and industry expertise. We were the first to introduce plastic recessed washing machines and ice maker outlet boxes. Today our industry’s leading products are proudly manufactured at facilities throughout the world and are available through a nationwide network of customer-focused distributors.

Our Values

At Diversified Products, our mission is to empower our plumbing and roofing customers to deliver results with the highest level of performance, quality, and efficiency. We do this by committing ourselves to getting better every day, and we welcome you as you are. We are consciously creating an environment where all people have an equal opportunity to succeed, where everyone feels included, and diversity is celebrated.

Role Accountabilities, Expectations, and Responsibilities:

• Management – Oversee the local technical team and day to day activities within NPD and QC. Providing mentorship, training and guidance to ensure delivery of high-quality work.
• Project Management – Lead and manage the project portfolio within your region, adhering to project timelines and coordinating resources globally with other regional technical leaders.
• EHS Compliance – Maintain and update EHS risk assessments, and SOPs for laboratory environments.
• Quality Assurance – Maintain and develop NPD and QC systems and procedures as well as implementation of new SOPs when needed.
• Technical Expertise – Provide technical guidance and governance to the business. Support and lead teams through development projects and quality investigations.
• Collaboration – Liaise with commercial and marketing groups.
• Reporting and Documentation – Maintain accurate documentation for all technical work through the team. Preparing updates, reporting progress and results to leadership and key stakeholders. Conveys technical ideas in written or verbal reports at a suitable level for the audience.
• Be a leader and drive improvement of everything. “Kaizen is the way of life”. Make recommendations for improvements to facilities or processes when needed. Maintain an efficient practical working environment.
• Works to site health, safety, and quality standards. Proactive in reporting issues and making improvements. Controls chemical and process hazards in the laboratory through internal procedures.
  
  
  

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering, material science or other related technical discipline. Or associate’s degree with 20 plus years’ experience.
• Minimum 7- 10 years of experience in a technical role
• Deep technical knowledge of plumbing application testing and associated standards & regulations,
• Strong communications, analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and CRM software.
  
  
  

Key Competencies:

• Ability to lead, manage and empower teams.
• Knowledge in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Data/information collection, management, and analysis.
• Planning and organization
• Proactive, self-motivation and able to use initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written across all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of customers or business objectives.
• Teamwork