R&D Manager - Platform Acceleration

Location: Batavia, OH (On-site)

Build Your Career with an Industry Leader
MCC is the global leader in premium labels, helping brands stand out and inspire positive consumer experiences. With over a century of printing expertise, we’re focused on the future—developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Join our team and make a real impact.

We are seeking a hands-on R&D Manager to accelerate platform innovation and bridge technical understanding across printing, equipment, and production. This pivotal role will partner with our senior chemists and cross-functional teams to scale proprietary technologies, bring structure to R&D workflows, and foster seamless collaboration across departments. You’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team where your expertise will directly shape the future of our platforms and make a visible impact from lab to press.

Key Responsibilities

• Scale Innovations: Translate proprietary label constructions into scalable, documented processes ready for production and process engineering.
• Structure & Documentation: Develop SOPs, experimental records, and knowledge transfer templates to standardize and elevate R&D workflows.
• Project Management: Lead project timelines and coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure smooth execution and delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with production, marketing, and sales teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and solve customer challenges.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Help provide guidance for junior lab scientists and interns, fostering a culture of learning, ownership, and teamwork.
• Clear Communication: Present experimental data and insights to peers, project teams, and customers—both in writing and presentations.
• Regulatory & Sustainability: Collaborate with teams to help ensure compliance and progress toward MCC’s goals.
• Safety Advocacy: Champion employee safety standards aligned with facility policies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Packaging Science or related discipline strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5–10 years of R&D experience, Master’s with 3–5 years, or Ph.D. with 1–3 years.
• Strong curiosity, analytical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in experimental design, documentation, and process scaling.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Working knowledge of printing applications, label construction, and physical/chemical properties of inks and adhesives.
• Experience in packaging value chain or food & beverage manufacturing is a plus.
• Collaborative mindset with a track record of building cross-functional relationships.

For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.
MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at
If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].
Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.