To provide solutions to our customers needs (internal and external) that are timely, appropriate, and cost effective
This includes establishing formulation guidelines and monitoring them, evaluation and implementation of raw materials in a way that assures no problems in production, managing cost reduction initiatives while retaining the desired properties of products, to interact with other technical staff in the company to assure transfer of knowledge, following guidelines given by SMU leadership.
This includes also responsibility for the integrity of our technical data (formula, specifications) in our ERP
Having proper technical data sheets and MSDS for each product
To have the technical knowledge to solve formulation problems, but also the knowledge of processes necessary to provide goods and services to our customer, an understanding of the market as a whole, and the role of RD&I relative to other functional areas in the business
To interact with other departments to assure the efficient production of goods and services
This includes cooperation with sales to provide customer support
This includes cooperation with QC and operations to assure proper setting of specifications to allow efficient production of material while meeting the customers requirements.
This includes participation in cross functional project teams to address issues related to materials, but also processes and workflow.
HSE & Sustainability
Familiar with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards and acting in compliance with all applicable regulations
Ensuring safe working environment in the Laboratory and compliance to standard 14. Implementation of 5s, BBS which helps the site meeting AN HSE Standards and Directives.
Understanding and implementing Akzo Nobel and SMU Product Stewardship Program and ensuring 100% compliance to the plan eg. Priority substances program.
3. Responsibilities
Product development for Mid Tier market New Supplier Development jointly with Purchasing for RM localization & Value creation
4. Job Requirements
Education Paint Diploma / BSc Degree/BE/BTech
Knowledge of Powder Coatings Formulation 3-4 yrs job experience in the same field
Speed and accuracy of Development
Innovation skills
Shade matching skills
Trouble shooting at customer s end Good interpersonal relationships
Qualification and renewal testing for Approved Applicators for Architectural segment/customer
RM rationalization and RM SLOB consumption Review & revision of FG specification in SAP
Customer orientation for product development & stabilization and complaint resolution coordinating with Sales & Service Team
Establishment of correlation factor between lab & production outcomes for RFT improvement
Use of BYK Mac I instrument for proper Metallic Shade matching
Support to be extended to Gwalior Plant for product scale up & standardization