Technical Manager (print & Packaging)

Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


Job Requirements:

  • MSc in chemistry/polymer science.
  • 10 - 15 Years Chemistry experience preferably within the Ink and Printing Industry.
  • 10 -15 years relevant experience specifically in product synthesis or characterization.
  • Good understanding of pigment, resin and additive chemistry.
  • Proven records of synthesizing or developing a Novel product/s or innovation of new product or new product application.
  • Computer Literate Excel, PP, Word, Office, IBM Notes and SAP
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Pro Active able to develop oneself and take initiative.
  • Strong theoretical and practical application knowledge of analytical techniques including GC,GCMS , FTIR,COF and IFS.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Key Roles:
  • New product development as per market needs, modification of existing products as per customer requirements
  • Root cause of customer complaints, resolve and provide solution in timely manner.
  • Reverse engineering complex aqueous or solvent based mixtures using a variety of wet and instrumental separation techniques.
  • Evaluating new or alternative raw materials.
  • Close co-ordination with operations, application and sales team for product trials and challenges faced.
  • Identification and consumption of SLOB materials.
Objectives:
  • Eliminate or reduce customer claim due to product failure at customer site.
  • Present evidence to the customer why problem exist.
  • Prepare and present report to be shared with customer about new product offering.
  • Use of scientific approach in evaluation of new raw material for alternate source development, cost reduction and quality improvement.
  • Development of products in conjunction with sales and production to meet customer requirements.
  • Making recommendations for the introduction of new technologies where appropriate, to serve the ongoing needs of technical support.
  • Identification of cost drivers and components in the product and production process.
Compliance:
  • The position requires trust and honesty and that entails the handling of cash and/or finances, which includes but is not limited to, the handling, administering, processing and distribution of the Companys monetary resources.
Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, pleased consider your application unsuccessful.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1293522
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned