As a Product Development Team Leader based in Clayton, Victoria, you will report to the Architectural Technical Manager. You will lead, coordinate, and implement all development projects in the ANZ Architectural Coatings businesses. You will also ensure that the appropriate regulatory requirements for the Architectural product families are met and maintained following the relevant market and national standards.
Responsibilities
1. Manage the ANZ Architectural development group to develop coating technology in a timeframe consistent with customer goals to achieve the growth targets for the business and strategic initiatives.
2. Manage and coordinate internal and external customer communication for long-term coating development projects.
3. Manage product compliance and regulatory accountabilities following relevant market and national standards.
4. Execute Raw Material qualifications to meet the needs of the businesses for cost efficiency and supply security.
5. Identify laboratory equipment required to support new customer technologies/processes.
6. Provide technical support to major customers for key products by coordinating resources during the launch of new technology, in collaboration with the Technical Customer Support group.
7. Coordinate 3rd party testing and global accreditations related to performance and sustainability.
8. Manage recruitment, development, and motivation of direct reporting staff.
9. Ensure all new technology developments meet statutory and EHS requirements and that all activities are conducted safely, conforming to PPG policies.
10. Ensure all new products and processes are introduced following ISO 9001 Quality System procedures and work instructions.
Requirements
1. Postgraduate degree in chemistry with an interest in polymers and processes.
2. Minimum 5 years of practical industry experience.
3. In-depth knowledge of coating technology formulation.
4. Process expertise, including applications and curing processes.
5. Ability to innovate and meet new customer requirements.
6. Experience leading a team and project planning.
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