RD & I (Team Lead)

Akzo Nobel Paints (Thailand) Ltd (Chon Buri)

Chonburi, Thailand

AkzoNobel supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. That’s why everything we do starts with People. Planet. Paint. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

About this position

To manage and develop the RD&I team and design work plan to ensure delivery of set targets for new product development, product improvement, value creation, quality management, complaint management, raw materials sourcing management, HSES and customer satisfaction, product launch, promotions and production process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Establish objectives, manage and develop the capability of country technical team.
• Lead, plan and prioritize the work of local team to meet business and technical targets.
• Plan and implement activities to deliver technical support to cross functions like sales, marketing, operations and purchasing etc.
• To establish HSE&S plan such as Maintain all technical activities/procedures to comply with AkzoNobel’s HSE&S Targets & Policy including ISO 9000, OHSAS18000 and ISO14000, Product Stewardship, SAQ, DPP2, HSE&S improvement plan.
• Implement Quality Management system.
• Working together with Engineering & HSE&S department, to integrate safety into business process and develop leadership culture in process Safety management to compliance to Standard such as.

Requirements

• BSc in Chemistry or equivalent.
• 10 years of R&D in Decorative Paints or related industry.
• Good interpersonal and communication skill.
• Good project management and time management skill.
• Good practical, analytical and laboratory skill.
• Independent, resourceful and self motivated.