Job Summary
Hire Resolve is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a talented professional to join our client, a leading manufacturing company, as a Development Manager / R&D Chemist. Our client is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence in the industry. This role presents a unique chance for a dynamic individual with a strong background in research and development, as well as management experience, to drive advancements in product development and lead a team of skilled scientists. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and making a tangible impact within a forward-thinking organization, we invite you to explore this exciting career opportunity
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all raw material inspection, testing, and acceptance in alignment with company ISO requirements.
- Support and integrate manufacturing processes as needed.
- Test and approve new alternative raw materials and collaborate with suppliers regularly.
- Manage and train laboratory and sales staff as required.
- Assist the production manager in developing procedures for manufacturing products.
- Oversee quality control for in-process products.
- Plan and produce sales and marketing samples according to strategy and demand.
- Maintain and record quality control records and retained samples.
- Assist in drafting and finalizing product datasheets and MSDS.
- Provide application training for approved applicators.
- Evaluate and approve new raw materials and suppliers.
- Recommend formulation changes based on raw material supply, specification, or availability.
- Issue and validate formulations after capturing.
- Conduct site visits to advise on best application practices.
- Manage the application laboratory and its activities.
- Support plant managers or supervisors with challenges related to in-process products.
- Investigate quarantined products and raw materials, recommending corrective measures if they fail QA/QC.
- Assist the sales team with current projects, new customer inquiries, and application method recommendations.
- Investigate customer complaints, write technical reports, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure equipment calibration is up-to-date.
- Ensure all laboratory processes comply with ISO9001, OSH Act, and company policies and procedures for research, development, and quality control.
- Arrange and submit products for external testing or evaluation.
- Safeguard technical records, including experimental descriptions, product specifications, technical reports, manufacturing procedures, quality control procedures, and other relevant ISO records.
Requirements:
- Honors degree in Chemistry
- 5 years of relevant experience in epoxy/flooring
- Good communication skills
- People management
- Formulating and full flooring chemistry ability across the range
- Understanding of chemistry
- Good laboratory practice
- Good manufacturing practice
- Technical report writing
- Product application
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Analytical and strategic thinking
- Technical skills
Benefits:
Apply for this role today
- Contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- Apply for this role via email at: manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com
- When applying via email please use " Development Manager / R&D Chemist" as the subject line
You will receive feedback within 7 days; if not, we will contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise if they match your profile.