Sr. Manager R&D - Speciality Chemicals & Lubricants
Core
Lead R&D initiatives, drive new product innovation, and oversee formulation development and scale-up for speciality chemicals and lubricants.
Role type
Senior Manager, R&D (Speciality Chemicals & Lubricants)
Builds
New polymer applications, water-based mould release agents, lubricants, die-cast lubricants, metalworking fluids, and other speciality chemical products.
Domain
Speciality Chemicals & Lubricants Manufacturing
Required skills
R&D Strategy Development, Speciality Chemicals Formulation and Product Development, Team Leadership and Technical Mentoring, Technology Transfer and Scale-up Processes, Process Improvement and Manufacturing Optimization, Product Costing, Quality Management, and Cost Reduction, Project and Budget Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, SOP Development and Compliance Management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the R&D team, Develop and implement R&D strategies, Drive new product development for polymer applications, Lead technology transfer and scale-up of speciality chemical products, Develop formulation strategies and establish technical laboratory capabilities, Identify alternative and local sources for raw materials, Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product commercialization, Establish SOPs and improve production processes, Manage product costing, quality assurance, and capital budgets, Conduct product and process audits and implement continuous improvement programs, Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, Monitor industry trends and competitor activities, Prepare and present R&D reports to senior management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC