Chief Innovation & Materials Architect

Hartalega Holdings Berhad; Sepang; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartalega Holdings Berhad in Malaysia seeks a Head of Innovation to spearhead glove product development, prioritizing material innovation, cost efficiency, performance, and new features. Leading a high-performing team, you will foster creativity, collaborate with manufacturing, QA, marketing and sales, and engage external partners to ensure timely, commercial launches that set industry benchmarks.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering innovative products with

Responsibilities

• Innovation Strategy: Develop and execute an innovation strategy prioritizing material innovation and cost reduction
• Team Leadership and Development: Manage, motivate and mentor the innovation team
• Lead exploration and development of new materials with superior performance and cost-effectiveness
• Drive research into alternative materials to reduce reliance on traditional inputs
• Cost, Performance, and Feature Enhancement: Identify strategies to reduce production costs and enhance product features
• Commercial Success: Align innovation projects with market demands and drive revenue growth
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work with manufacturing, QA, marketing, and sales; collaborate with universities and suppliers
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects with time, scope, and budget, establish KPIs and metrics
• Drive continuous improvement in the innovation process

Job description

Hartalega Holdings Berhad in Malaysia seeks a Head of Innovation to spearhead glove product development, prioritizing material innovation, cost efficiency, performance, and new features. Leading a high-performing team, you will foster creativity, collaborate with manufacturing, QA, marketing and sales, and engage external partners to ensure timely, commercial launches that set industry benchmarks.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering innovative products with