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 recent 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

📌 Sr. Manager R&D - Speciality Chemicals & Lubricants (Noida)
🏢 EZSpace Ventures
📍 Noida