Technical Director Job Wadsworth area,Ohio USA,Management

SOPREMA is a global leader in the manufacturing of innovative roofing, waterproofing, insulation, and building envelope solutions. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, we have been delivering high-performance products for over 100 years. At SOPREMA, our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, develop their careers, and contribute to building a better future.

Join SOPREMA and become part of a global organization with a century of success and a commitment to continued growth and innovation.

The Technical Director is a senior technical leadership position responsible for helping shape and execute the technical strategy for SOPREMA’s U.S. operations. This role will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and organizational direction across key technical functions while ensuring alignment with SOPREMA’s business objectives, product strategy, customer needs, and long-term growth initiatives.

The Technical Director will report to the CEO – U.S. Operations and work closely with other members of senior leadership to evaluate technical priorities, organizational needs, and opportunities to strengthen SOPREMA’s technical capabilities. The specific functional areas and teams reporting to this position will evolve based on business needs, organizational structure, and the experience and strengths of the successful candidate.

This position requires a broad technical perspective and the ability to lead across multiple disciplines. Areas of responsibility may include functions such as Research & Development, Technical Services and Support, Quality, Codes & Approvals, Product Development, Product Management, technical documentation, warranties, training, and other technical or product-related functions.

Through strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, industry engagement, and technical expertise, the Technical Director will help ensure SOPREMA continues to deliver innovative, high-performing products and systems while maintaining a strong technical position within the building envelope industry.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY

Partner with the CEO – U.S. Operations and senior leadership to establish and advance the technical vision and strategy for SOPREMA U.S.

Provide leadership, guidance, and strategic direction across assigned technical functions and teams.

Evaluate the structure, capabilities, resources, and priorities of technical functions and recommend opportunities for improvement.

Develop and mentor technical leaders and teams while promoting accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Ensure technical priorities and resources are aligned with overall company strategy and business objectives.

Serve as a senior technical advisor to executive leadership on significant technical, product, market, and organizational matters.

Maintain strong communication and collaboration with SOPREMA Group technical leadership internationally.

PRODUCT, INNOVATION & TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE

Provide strategic leadership and support for product development, innovation, technical services, and other assigned technical initiatives.

Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, systems, and industry trends that may impact SOPREMA's products or future growth.

Support the development and commercialization of new products, systems, and technologies.

Provide technical guidance regarding product performance, testing, codes, approvals, quality, specifications, warranties, and related technical requirements.

Ensure appropriate technical processes, standards, and resources are established to support SOPREMA products and…