ADTS Manager

LyondellBasell; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in chemical production is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the polymers application development and technical service team. This role involves managing product development for a range of applications, requiring at least 15 years of industry experience. Proficiency in English is essential, while knowledge of Mandarin or Japanese is a plus. A commitment to product safety and effective project management is critical to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a technical or supervisory role.
• Industrial experience in a technical setting, preferably in the polymers industry.
• Ability to translate business strategy into action plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the polymers application development and technical service group.
• Manage product development and customer engagement.
• Ensure product safety and stewardship programs are effectively sustained.

Skills

Knowledge of polypropylene properties

Reporting and presentation skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

University or College Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Physics, or Chemistry

Job description

Overview

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTe recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We are addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Basic Function

Lead the polymers (polyethylene and polypropylene) application development and technical service group for the South East Asia and other regions. This role ensures technical resources and activities are aligned to deliver regional and supply source specific business objectives. This role also ensures all aspects of our LyondellBasell, and supply source, product safety and stewardship programs are in place and effectively sustained including Product Risk Management Plans or PRMPs.

Roles & Responsibilities

Activities of the group include product development, application development, the identification of opportunities, visiting customers for product conversion trials or trouble-shooting, handling customer complaints and closure, handling application requests and rigorously managing the necessary product stewardship for highly regulated products, i.e. medical or pipe. The ADTS team currently supports ~ 1 million tons of polymer sales each year across the region. Products range from commodity to highly specialized and highly regulated. The region anticipates significant sales volume growth in the years ahead including new products and applications stemming from our own global plants and in the Asian joint ventures.

Education and Work Experience

Education: University or College Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Physics, or Chemistry

Work Experience:

• Industrial experience in a technical setting preferably the polymers industry, years of actual industrial experience depends on job grade.
• Broad knowledge of polypropylene or polyethylene properties and performance relationships for major applications or conversion / processing equipment. An understanding of how process and catalyst technology influences these relationships is preferred
• Ability to translate a business strategy into specific action plans, and track performance, for a medium sized and decentralized team in the region
• Clear and concise reporting and presentation skills, ability to influence, motivate and inspire others
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in a technical or supervisory role

Languages

English: Proficiency in English is essential for this role, as it is the primary language of communication within the team and with external stakeholders.

Additional Languages: Fluency in other languages such as Mandarin or Japanese is considered a strong asset, especially for roles involving regional collaboration or customer engagement in those markets.

Functional Competencies

• Application and Process Knowledge: Able to comprehend and appreciate knowledge of major plastics application and processing technology, e.g. Pipe / Specialty Sheets / Profile, Flexible packaging (BOPP, CPP, Blown film etc), or Rigid Packaging (injection, blow molding, thermoforming), Medical and Healthcare Packaging, Wire & Cable, Foam etc. Have readily developed at least one expertise among the applications. Able to lead projects with measures of application performance, test methods of related industries and countries, and conversion processes from material to end use.
• PP or PE Product Knowledge: Able to comprehend and communicate the performances of LYB or supply source products under the above stated process and applications situations, the benefits in use versus competitors of different technologies and processes.
• Safety and Product Stewardship: Awareness and attitude in related Product Safety, Food contact approvals. Able to understand Product Risk Management and awareness in daily activities, such as product development (Global Polymers Innovation Process), complaint handling, and customer communications.
• Project Management: Support execution of project management plan for achieving objectives of the organization – in particular, technical approvals and commercialization of grades and applications at customers.
• Negotiating: Able to negotiate in technical evaluations in tough situations. Have the attitude in settling differences. Have capabilities in reaching consensus without damaging relationships. Has a good sense of timing and prioritization.
• Presentation and Communication Skills: Able to summarize technical situations in a simple way, communicating the key messages and engaging the audience. Communicates openly and clearly. Simplifies complex issues where possible and share information freely.

Competencies

Build Partnerships • Deliver Results • Drive Innovation • Grow Capabilities • Promote Inclusion • Motivational Fit • Technical Skills

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