Sr.Manager - R&D - HMPSA

Position Title: Manager/Sr. Manager- R&D – Hot Melt PSA

Work Location: Turbhe, Navi Mumbai

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Manager/Sr. Manager for our R&D team specializing in Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA). The ideal candidate will lead, develop, and launch the JIL range of Hot Melt PSA or use as adhesive for Tapes & Labels, Hygiene, Specialty

application industries, ensuring they meet market demands and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire R&D process for hot melt PSA products, from concept to commercialization.
• Delivering on time, first time right & in full the key NPDs /critical innovation /technology projects assigned to the sub-vertical.
• Proactive collaboration with other R&D teams for quality and speedy execution of the projects.
• Execution of routine experimental work for product development, materials testing, product evaluation.
• Making test reports, keeping of laboratory records in physical and digital form.
• Maintains stocks of laboratory chemicals, raw materials, tools, substrates etc.
• Coordinates with relevant service providers for breakdown n issues and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Participates directly in the technology transfer to Production; analytical test methods to Quality Control/Assurance.
• Lead and own the Lab Safety Performance as per the defined guidelines •
• Ensure smooth functioning of the Labs at all times - w.rt lab equipment's, infrastructure availability,etc.
• Continuously upgrade lab and pilot plant infrastructure.
• Custodian of product portfolio safety & sustainability.
• Resolve customer complaints related to product design.
• Proactive analysis of customer complaints.
• Conduct product trials along with technical services.
• Benchmarking product/ competition exercises on market and application trends.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• PhD. /Master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Dynamic self-starter with excellent communications skills
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in R&D within the Adhesive industry.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. Proficiency in using R&D software
• and tools.
• Ambitious, self-motivated, results driven, well-organized and conscientious individual seeking a long-term association with the organization.