R&D Manager

Job Purpose:

• Supervise and manage R&D activities and daily operations, ensuring team effectiveness. Develop and implement operational plans and objectives aligned with corporate guidelines.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead a small team to execute agreed plans utilizing diverse expertise available.
• Prepare, test, develop, analyze, and research elements within own discipline.
• Recruit, lead, coach, appraise, and develop team members.
• Demonstrate and promote safety leadership.

Key Activities:

• Manage execution of yearly plan, ensuring planning and budget adherence while contributing to plan development.
• Organize activities, set clear goals and milestones, and allocate resources.
• Collaborate with management on activity priorities and staffing levels.
• Provide scientific input to R&D, Supply Chain, and marketing projects.
• Develop team members in relevant scientific disciplines.

Job Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in a R&D lab-based role, with a chemist background, preferably from paints/ coatings/ polymer/ glove industries.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing a team.
• Proven team management experience.
• Minimum Diploma in Chemistry or Science-related field.
• Proficient English communication skills.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)

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