Lead Technologist

Job Description:

1. Job Information:

Job Title : Lead Technologist Rigids Platform

Business: Asia Product Development Team HPU Asia Pacific Region

Reports to : Technical Manager Rigids Platform

Location : Shanghai

2. Job Purpose:

(the statement of job purpose in one or two clear and concise sentences )

- To support Country Commercial/Technical Service Teams/Strategic Marketing Team across Asia Pacific Region in delivering inorganic business growth through Rigids applications or products development or in sustaining existing business through resolving long-haul customer production problems.

3. Dimensions

(the relevant facts and figures relating to the job)

- Main Interfaces: Commercial/TS Teams/ Strategic Marketing Team in Asia Pacific Region and Global Research Team.

- Contribution to sales (Vol./Val./Contribution Margin): To be defined.

4. Principal Accountabilities:

(the major end results the job is expected to achieve )

1) EHS and Business Conduct Compliance (10%)

- Comply and ensure zero reportable EHS incident and no breach of Corporate Business

Conduct policy and regulations.

2) Technical (Application and Product) Development (70%)

- Carry out the Rigids Development Projects especially for construction insulation assigned and instructed by Technical Manager.

- In collaboration with the relevant Country Commercial/TS Teams and Strategic Marketing Team and ultimately contribute to the generation of sales.

3) Technical Assets (20%)

- Operate and maintain equipment for Rigids applications in proper manners.

5. Required Education/Knowledge/Skills/Experiences

(education experience skills and training required for the job )

Education:

- Master or above degree with major in polymer science or other chemical-related fields.

Knowledge:

- In-depth knowledge about Rigids technologies and polyurethane industries.

- Rich experience and knowledge in PU Rigids formulation processing and production.

- Sufficient knowledge about chemicals business marketing supply chain finance etc.

Skills:

- Effective interpersonal communication negotiating and influencing skills.

- Strong Polyurethane Rigids application and product development skill.

- Sufficient equipment operation skill for adhesive and coating applications.

- Sufficient computer application skills. (Excel Words Powerpoint Lotus Notes etc.)

- Fluent English command.

Experiences:

- More than 10 years technical development or technical service related experience in Rigids fields or polyurethane industries with proven track record and preferably with multi-national companies.

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