The Innovation Manager is responsible for leading, managing and coordinating the innovation initiatives within the organization. The role plays a key part in transforming traditional energy practices by identifying emerging trends, customer needs, and market opportunities, and translating them into actionable innovation strategies. The Innovation Manager will oversee the entire innovation pipeline, from ideation and concept development to prototyping, testing, and successful implementation of new products, services, processes, and business models. They will foster a culture of innovation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and establish metrics to measure the impact and success of innovation initiatives. Work closely with product management group within strategic approach to manage supplier relationships and maintain constant outlook for new and better raw materials (performance, cost, supply chain, etc.). The Innovation Manager will also be responsible for ongoing business and new business support via performance testing in the various production chemical applications. This encompasses a significant breadth of responsibilities, including, but not necessarily limited to: Application survey support, performance testing and recommendations, new test method development, current product line support via assistance with blends, formulations and troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and upkeep, as well as equipment needs, quality control support, raw material qualification, introduction of new products with associated qualification testing, and doing everything in a safe manner and culture.