R&D Section Head ( Paints Experience )

Job Description

• Research &Learning
• Documentation & Reporting.
• Departmental meetings.
• Site application
• Customer Sample Tracking.
• Preparation of TDS Tracking
• Preparation of MSDS Tracking.
• Production standardization.
• Modification of existing formulation.
• Finding out new raw materials (New vendor development).
• Support to QC.
• Review Comparative study of competitors’ products.
• Monitor returns paint work off.
• Supporting technical support department technically.
• Supplier meeting
• Consumption of NCP product
• Troubleshooting in production issues and process
• Monitor customer compliant analysis.
• Non-moving RM consumption.
• Cost reduction
• Train to the new engineers and implement knowledge transfer programs.
• Products Third Party Certification.
• Participation in international exhibitions.
• Customer visit (overview and technology presentation)
• Attending supplier training globally (new product/process technology).
• Support R&D Director in setting and evaluating department KPIs.
• SWAT analysis of the Department & Resource planning (recruit, motivate, organize training and manage new staff)

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering/Paints Technology.
• Master’s Degree Chemistry / Chemical Engineering preferred.

Experience

• • • Minimum 13+ years’ experience in R&D function.
    • Must have previous experience in Paints & Coating.
    • Proven ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders and strong management and negotiation skills.
    • Excellent ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

Technical Skills

• • • Highly organized and structured

Comprehensive knowledge of Paints technology.

• • • • Strong technical writing skills (procedures, protocols, and reports).
      • Advanced level of English.
      • Advanced MS office skills.

Core Competencies

• Managerial &Leadership skills.
• High Analytical skills
• High Research skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Problem- solving skills.
• Time management.
• Task allocation skills.

• • • • Excellent ability to lead large strategic programmes.
      • High Communication Skills.
      • PMP skills.

Stress Management skills