Assistant General Manager

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Loxim in Ahmedabad, India, is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager (R&D) to lead product development for the engineering plastics business. The role focuses on expanding and improving the product portfolio, formulations, grades, additives, technologies, and processes to meet customer needs and regulatory norms.

You will partner with sales heads to provide technical and commercial support, drive improvement projects in R&D operations, manage lab infrastructure, and ensure auditing

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree in Applied Chemistry or Polymer preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Plastics/Polymers.
• 15–25 years in engineering plastics with 10–15 years in an R&D position.
• Expertise in compounding PA6, PA66, PP, PBT, PET, PC/PC blends.
• Experience with APQP, DFMEA, TS16964.
• Liaising with various stakeholders.
• Understanding of product development, quality and compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• Formulate the overall R&D strategy for the organization with respect to the product pipeline and process innovations.
• Identify and drive new products, product improvements and product application development for engineering plastics compounds.
• Expand the product portfolio to meet changing customer needs and manage timelines and budgets.
• Oversee on-time technical support and product applications to meet customer needs across regions.
• Survey global markets for new technologies and evaluate potential for use at Loxim.

Skills

Polymer compounding

APQP

DFMEA

TS16964

Stakeholder liaison

Product development

Quality & compliance

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Applied Chemistry/Polymer

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Plastics/Polymers

Job description

A truly made-in-India story, our journey began in 1977. Today we are a leading global player in Chemical Dyestuff and Engineering plastic from Ahmedabad, in Gujarat, India with our physical footprints in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia in the east, simultaneously in Germany and the USA in the west. Our continuous strive for innovation and strong belief in infinite possibilities has led us to launch our pharmaceutical APIs and Intermediates manufacturing unit.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Assistant General Manager (R&D) to undertake and oversee Product Development for the engineering plastics business unit at Loxim. Focus on the expansion and improvement of the product portfolio, formulations, grades, additives, technologies, and processes to meet the changing needs of customers. Constantly review best practices and drive innovation in Loxim. Work with the sales heads to provide technical and commercial support and ensure compliance to regulatory norms and all audit related activities. Drive improvement projects to improve the R&D operations for EP.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate the overall R & D strategy for the organization with respect to the product pipeline and process innovations.
• Identify and drive new products, product improvements and product application development for engineering plastics compounds in line with Loxim’s business strategy.
• Continuously focus on the expansion of the product portfolio (depth and breadth) to meet the changing needs of customers; ensure new products are brought to market in a timely manner and according to the allocated budget.
• Oversee on time technical support and product application developments to meet the needs of all customers across the regions. Decide technical feasibility for products and applications, basis OEM specifications and standards.
• Survey the global market and explore new and emerging technologies; evaluate potential for their use at Loxim and make recommendations to the Leadership team on the same.
• Develop best practice guidelines for research and development activities with respect to adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of all R&D department activities. Liaison and secure the necessary certification from the relevant government body as applicable.
• Manage the R&D laboratory infrastructure including processing machines and analytical instruments that help with product development and meeting customer needs.
• Oversee the product risk rating of development grades across customer, grade, and application. Ensure continuous analysis of the risk profile for new grades and uses.
• Represent Loxim at international industry conferences and seminars, showcase Loxim’s activities and generate goodwill for the Organization.
• Enable training needs identification and ensure periodic trainings for all team members to ensure everyone is up to date with product and process advancements; create a future ready workforce.
• Develop internal training modules on EP compounds and blends to enhance the technical level of product and application knowledge across all functional areas.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree in Applied Chemistry/ Polymer preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Plastics/Polymers

Skills & Knowledge

• Experience working in Engineering Plastics/Polymers/ similar industry with 15-25 years of experience with at least 10-15 years in a R&D position of similar responsibility.
• Expertise in compounding of PA6, PA66, PP, PBT, PET, PC/PC blends is preferred.
• Experience with APQP, DFMEA, TS16964.
• Liaising skills with various stakeholders.
• Comprehensive understanding of product development, quality and compliance policies and procedures.