Senior Technical Manager: SA

SUMMARY:
Our client, a Global leading manufacturer and supplier to the Print and Packaging Industry, seeks your technical knowledge to step up to the plate and show your wealth.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements:

• M.Sc Chemistry / M.Tech or PhD/ Analytical Chemistry.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years experience in the printing inks, chemical/polymer industry.
• Excellent knowledge on Analytical Techniques and Regulatory / product safety.

• Product Development:
  • Develop and establish products in accordance with customer needs to satisfy both product application and product cost targets.
  • Successfully implement technologies, application services and products.
• Product Compliance:
  • Ensure product compliance as per standards, processes and guidelines.
• Product Optimisation:
  • Consistently analyse existing products with a view to improving functionality and reducing product cost.
  • Efficient project and resources management.
• Market Support:
  • Analyse market needs which influence product/technology developments.
  • Ensure co-operation and information sharing between R&D, Technical Service & Sales force.
  • Develop and implement business plans and objectives.
• Customer and Internal Support:
  • Advise and consult customers and affiliates on technology/product issues.
  • Provide support to Production/Operation, QC and Application teams.
  • Work closely with Procurement team to develop new vendors/suppliers to generate alternate and low-cost materials.
  • Identify and implement cost reduction projects with Procurement team.
• Technology Transfer:
  • Define and co-ordinate adjustments for regional product portfolio and technology in co-operation with Group technology.
• Training and Development:
  • Develop regional technical capabilities as well as ensure know how transfer within the region.Competencies:

• Good knowledge on printing inks and packaging industry.
• Good knowledge of various lab / R&D equipment.
• Analytical thinking.
• Presentation skills.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Innovative thinking.
• Project management skills.
• Results driven.

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