Exterior Finishes Rd&i Manager, Wf&a Emea
Akzo Nobel Industrial Coatings AB / Kemiingenjörsjobb / Burlöv
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hela Sverige The European Exterior Finishes RD&I team is responsible for an important portfolio. Product compliance and intrinsic
product quality are the responsibility of the team. The team is a clear partner to sales and marketing and ISC and ensure
the following:
• Product quality is guaranteed and meets the agreed and specified level between market and RD&I
• Products are compliant from a regulatory standpoint
• Support is given to customers where agreed and relevant between sales and RD&I
• A clear pipeline of innovation and new products is identified and prioritised between business development and RD&I to
ensure a competitive and leading portfolio.
• Product and raw material complexity are actively managed as a joint approach between RD&I and ISC.
• Product manufacturability tolerance is agreed between RD&I and ISC and support given where required.
The Exterior Finishes RD&I manager will report to the WFA EMEA RD&I manager.
In this position you:
• Ensure all of the team develop deep understanding of customers and their needs.
• Work closely with sales and marketing team, key customers and RD&I Manager to develop the innovation funnel and
embed the development process within the Exterior Products R&D team. Thereafter ensure clear project management
and tracking of projects.
• Work closely with sales and regional management team to ensure clear processes are developed and in place to
prioritise customer support and the workload of technical team.
• Develop key raw material strategies in cooperation with local purchasing and SAMB's and ensure that roadmaps for
implementation are developed and goals in place within the technical team.
• Be aware of changing competitive landscape and monitor market and raw material trends.
• Develop Active Product Stewardship plans for each the Distribution finishes technologies. Ensure that new products
are compliant to EU and specific country legislations and Akzo Nobel requirements and action plans in place for any
regulatory changes.
• Develop the "LASER 2" approach to identify end product performance and the required number of platforms to deliver
customer needs at the minimum level of complexity
• Promote sharing of knowledge throughout the BU and BA
• To technically manage the product portfolio - identifying opportunities for innovation and value creation and be
responsible for product quality.
• Report on key RD&I metrics to the functional and commercial communities.
Qualifications - External
• University degree within Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• At least 5 year's experience from RD&I preferably within the the OEM Finishes or coatings industries
• 5-10 year's of management experience
• Strong communication skills
• Proven project management skills
• Ability to enthuse and motivate direct reports and project members
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to create vision and manage team through change.
For additonal information please contact:
Anthony Woods, European RD&I Director, Wood Finishes and Adhesives, +44 7894 789271
For union related questions, please contact:
Petra Rapp, Unionen, +46 40 355637
Grzegorz Gründer Akademikerförbundet, +46 40 355623
Boris Parezanovic Ledarna, +46 708-355255
Publiceringsdatum2014-06-03Arbetstider och omfattningTillsvidare
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