Research and Development Manager
Paint & Construction Chemicals Manufacturing
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Location : Nairobi Kenya
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Job type : Full Time
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Paint & Construction Chemicals ManufacturingJob Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead in Research &Learning
- Production standardization.
- Modification of existing formulation.
- Finding out new raw materials (New vendor development).
- Support to Quality Control.
- Review Comparative study of competitors’ products.
- Supporting technical support department technically.
- Run an efficient and effective Technical Support Service for the business.
- Lead the company in innovation and development through a competent R&D function.
- Ensure knowledge creation and capturing by executing correct procedures, policies, and documentation requirements across projects.
- Guide the team through the development, testing, and implementation stages and review the completed work effectively
- Solve technical problems to provide an efficient environment for target completion.
- External face of the Organization in liaison with the Bureau of Standards, ISO certifications, Audits
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering/Paints Technology.Master’s Degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering added advantage
- 15+ years’ experience in R&D lead function in the Paints & Coating industry.
- Strong technical writing skills (procedures, protocols, and reports).
- Proven ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders and strong management and negotiation skills.
- Excellent ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.