Product Development

Identify and develop new applications for PM portfolio in Polyurethane systems for Appliance & Construction business

Initiate new product development & fine tune formulation to meet customer needs in his region and his expertise in India with close coordination with TD team (Country &Region)

Aligns technical services and application development with local sales or country needs to achieve success & troubleshooting requirements for existing and new business.

Manages resources with close coordination with TS & sales team to achieve defined targets.

Pursue customer driven innovations / New application and manage joint development projects with full accountability

Collaborate with Internal /External stake holders of business value chain partner for new business development

Facilitate Formulation development with the lab and region thru TD – TS / AD Lead

Closure of Timely NCM resolution, liquidation of non-moving /aged stock and settlement of customer issues

Serve as a liaison between Country TS and Region TD team to translate success stories into business growth.

Schedule daily production plan, allocate operators to support trials , and manage the conflicts in plant bookings dynamically.

Implement 5S in whole pilot plant, support preventive maintenance to avoid emergency breakdowns

Monitor & analyses the working practices within the Pilot Plant, define and agree KPI’s & targets with manager and find Ways of Working for continuous improvement in productivity and reduction in costs. Additionally, provide support and advice to manager on issues of discipline and conflict resolution.

Propose CaPex in alignment with the PU Segments and TD and in collaboration with segment to manage and coordinate new equipment / utilities installation and commissioning.

Provide broad based support to lab managers, engineers, and pilot plant users to discover, co-develop design modification and scale-up manufacturing processes to meet consumer requirement and business goals.

P&ID cloud chart and PSI review and update annually,including P&ID support for new project.

Process alarm/interlock list update and test confirmation.

Maintain a Working Knowledge of the technical skills required to Operate, Maintain and Improve equipment as facilitators and coaches for team.

Promote the development of a highly effective team through strong communication, leading by example.

To perform any additional duty assigned by Management.

Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical /Mechanical /Chemical /Polymer Engineering or related field.

Minimum of 5 years of hand on experience in plant & R&D operation and production related work. 5+ years of experience in Polymer (Rigid foam) Industry will be perfect.

Knowledge on PU system value chain understanding, formulation development, troubleshooting, processing / foaming & Post Molding process are must.

Significant manufacturing experience that provides the necessary technical and leadership experience to operate effectively; able build and motivate team, as well as coach it to success.

Deep understanding of new technologies and trend requirement from customers, work together with Segments through ‘partnership’.

Good knowledge in process development.

Demonstrate good knowledge of chemical & mechanical PU equipment’s and process. Familiar with foaming machine technology is advantage.

Ability to work independently and possess superior writing & verbal communications skills, including good English speaking.

Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.

Must have problem solving and creative skills to find non-standard but sustainable solutions if required.

Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, all EHS-related IT systems and CAD.

Coordination with Production / QA/Logistical team

Interaction with cross BU function

Interaction with regional PD teams

Regular exchange b/w site operation team

Regular exchange b/w South Asia and regional TS team Sales,

Regional Marketing Team, Transplant Teams, Regional Technical Development Team. CAMPUS & Technical Centre

Interaction with Polyurethane association / industry sources

Business associates in the related Industry value chains

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