Designation: Director of Technology – Polymer Emulsion

Education: PhD in polymer chemistry from a reputed institute

Minimum Experience: 20 Years Minimum 

Relevant Experience in the below fields:

Water Based Paints & Coatings

Construction Chemicals

RDP

Textiles

Printing Inks

Paper coating

Adhesives –

-       SH, D1, D2, D3, D4 type

-       Packaging

-       Sticker, BOPP tapes and lamination adhesives

Speciality applications:

Self-healing coatings, Nanoparticle size emulsions, Heat Resistant Coating, Biocide free emulsions, Formaldehyde Abatement technology, Eco-friendly and sustainable chemistry solutions, Zero VOC products

Role: 

New Product Development,

Laboratory Safety Management,

Improvement in cost efficiency,

Product and Industry Portfolio development,

People Development.

- Lead, guide and supervise a team of polymer chemists & technologists for the development of new products and improvement in existing products and processes

- Regular assessment of new polymer chemistry and processes that meet current and future needs of the relevant industries 

- Responsible for defining R&D activities aligned with the latest polymer technology and innovation roadmaps

- Work in tandem with the sales team to develop products as per their requirement

- Responsible for setting standards for quality

- Ensuring timely progress of R&D activities

- Address gaps in the performance of current products and future needs of the business

- Scale up and amplify innovation in products 

- Formulate new products for different applications for the industries served by the company

- Planning, designing, & conducting projects within the time frame using methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research

- Give inputs in evaluating project cost/ benefit analysis

- Analysing the operations for the improvement in the existing products based on literature search, market trends, and technical understanding

- Coordinating the entire product development including the feasibility of resource analysis, finalizing specifications, designing, and testing activities

- Translating customer requirements into well developed & accepted product

- Application method development

- Standardization of products at the pilot plant for production & further scale up to commercial scale

- Developing testing procedures/systems

- Identifying the areas of obstruction/quality failures & taking necessary corrective measures

- Customers Product evaluation - get absolute values in all Quality parameters for in-house development

- Responsibilities of providing technical services with corrective/preservative actions for any complaint received from the client

- Develop guideline formulations

- Troubleshooting, investigating, and providing CAPA for complaints / NFDs

- Knowledge and expertise to improve product shelf life

- Develop, train and educate a solid R&D team including chemists & technologists (R&D and application), scientists & managers, Quality control, and a techno-commercial team for each industry

- Up to date on the latest lab equipment and developments in machinery required for lab synthesis

- Identify new applications and opportunities for existing and new products

- Responsible for lab safety procedures and efficient working conditions as per the industry standards

- Responsible for manpower requirements for the Team

Qualities:

- Team leader

- Proactive and scientific approach

- Up to date with current advancements in the field of polymer science

- Problem-solving skills

- Troubleshooting skills

- Innovation over the “me too” approach

- “First time right” approach

- Consistent, practical, and determined approach to reap results

- Managerial abilities

- Knowledge about new raw materials, suppliers and market trends

Other factors:

- Solid scientific achievements as evidenced through journal publications, patents, and technical speaking engagements on polymer chemistry are highly desirable

- Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 18001

Gopal Sharma - Recruitment Specialist                                                                                                                                                                (Paints, Coatings, Inks, Polymer & Plastics, Resins, Pigments, Polymer Emulsion, Specialty Chemicals)

Giri Consultancy

+91 - 9322287487

Email: gopal@giriconsultancy.in, gcshrglobal@gmail.com