Opening with leading manufacturer of polymer emulsions, delivering premium products to paint, textile, adhesive and construction industries as well as consumer products. Centralized R&D centers present in India and UAE. Designation: Director of Technology Reporting: MD Education: PhD in polymer chemistry Experience: 20 Years Minimum Location: Mumbai Gender: Female/Male Relevant Experience in the below fields: - Water Based Paints & Coatings - Construction Chemicals - RDP - Textiles - Printing Inks - Paper coating - Adhesives - - SH, D1, D2, D3, D4 type - Packaging - Sticker, BOPP tapes and lamination adhesives Specialty applications: Self-healing coatings, Nano particle size emulsions, Heat Resistant Coating, Biocide free emulsions, Formaldehyde Abatement technology, Eco-friendly and sustainable chemistry solutions, Zero VOC products. Role: - New Product Development, Laboratory Safety Management, Improvement in cost efficiency, Product and Industry Portfolio development, People Development. - Lead, guide and supervise a team of polymer chemists & technologists for the development of new products and improvement in existing products and processes - Regular assessment of new polymer chemistry and processes that meet current and future needs of the relevant industries - Responsible for defining R&D activities aligned with the latest polymer technology and innovation roadmaps - Work in tandem with the sales team to develop products as per their requirement - Responsible for setting standards for quality - Ensuring timely progress of R&D activities - Address gaps in performance of current products and future needs of the business - Scale up and amplify innovation in products - Formulate new products for different applications for the industries served by the company - Planning, designing, & conducting projects within the time frame using methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research - Give inputs in evaluating project cost/ benefit analysis - Analysing the operations for the improvement in the existing products based on literature search, market trends, and technical understanding - Coordinating the entire product development including feasibility of resource analysis, finalizing specifications, designing, testing activities - Translating customer requirements into well developed & accepted product - Application method development - Standardization of products at pilot plant for production & further scale up to commercial scale - Developing testing procedures/systems - Identifying the areas of obstruction/quality failures & taking necessary corrective measures - Customers Product evaluation - get absolute values in all Quality parameters for in-house development - Responsibilities of providing technical services with corrective/preservative actions for any complaint received from the client - Develop guideline formulations - Troubleshooting, investigating, and providing CAPA for complaints / NFD's - Knowledge and expertise to improve product shelf life - Develop, train and educate a solid R&D team including: chemists & technologists (R&D and application), scientists & managers, Quality control, and techno-commercial team for each industry - Up to date on the latest lab equipment and developments in machinery required for lab synthesis - Identify new applications and opportunities for existing and new products - Responsible for lab safety procedures and efficient working conditions as per the industry standards - Responsible for man-power requirements for the Team Qualities: - Team leader - Proactive and scientific approach - Up to date with current advancements in the field of polymer science - Problem solving skills - Trouble shooting skills - Innovation over "me too" approach - "First time right" approach - Consistent, practical, and determined approach to reap results - Managerial abilities - Knowledge about new raw materials, suppliers and market trends Other factors: - Solid scientific achievements as evidenced through journal publications, patents, and technical speaking engagements on polymer chemistry are highly desirable - Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 18001

Mumbai

Director - Technology - Manufacturer 

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