Hiring: Senior Manager – R&D; (Speciality Chemicals & Lubricants) One of our clients, a growing speciality chemicals manufacturing organization, is looking for an experienced Senior Manager – R&D; to lead research and development initiatives, drive new product innovation, and oversee formulation development, technology transfer, and manufacturing scale-up.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor the R&D; team, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement R&D; strategies aligned with business objectives and market requirements.
• Drive new product development for polymer applications and improve existing formulations based on customer feedback.
• Lead technology transfer and scale-up of water-based mould release agents, lubricants, die-cast lubricants, and other speciality chemical products from laboratory to production scale.
• Develop formulation strategies, establish technical laboratory capabilities, and define R&D; policies and procedures.
• Work on water-based, solvent-based, and oil-based formulations, including wax, oil, and silicone emulsions, surfactants, additives, corrosion inhibitors, and metalworking fluids.
• Identify alternative and local sources for raw materials and packaging materials.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful product commercialization.
• Establish SOPs, streamline workflows, and improve production processes, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Manage product costing, quality assurance, capital budgets, and cost-reduction initiatives to improve profitability.




• Conduct product and process audits and implement Kaizen, 5S, best practices, and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, quality requirements, and safety regulations.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Prepare and present R&D; reports, project updates, and strategic recommendations to senior management. 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
• Continuous Improvement and Industry Trend Analysis Ideal Candidate Profile
• 15+ years of experience in R&D;, preferably in speciality chemicals, lubricants, or related chemical manufacturing industries.
• Strong technical expertise in formulation development, emulsions, lubricants, mould release agents, and metalworking fluids.
• Proven experience in transferring formulations from laboratory scale to commercial manufacturing.
• Experience managing R&D; teams, setting up technical laboratories, and driving current product development.
• Strong understanding of process audits, quality systems, cost optimization, and manufacturing scale-up.

Skills:
product development,process improvement,team leadership,project management,r&d; strategy development

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