Avery Dennison Smartrac is seeking an Assistant Manager for R&D in Pune, India, focused on leading cost-saving and business continuity initiatives within their specialty and durable portfolios. The role requires strong technical expertise in product and process development, with an emphasis on collaboration across various teams and managing new product introductions
Job Summary
This position leads all Cost out, Growth, and Business Continuity Initiatives for the HVC-Speciality and Durables Portfolio.
The role involves managing new product development projects including raw material sourcing, coater trials, and customer converting trials.
Candidates must possess strong analytical skills to troubleshoot products and provide expertise for resolving technical problems.
Matching Summary
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Avery Dennison Smartrac is seeking an Assistant Manager for R&D in Pune, India, focused on leading cost-saving and business continuity initiatives within their specialty and durable portfolios. The role requires strong technical expertise in product and process development, with an emphasis on collaboration across various teams and managing new product introductions.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Masters in Chemical or Polymer Science
7-10 years technical experience
5 years packaging film or adhesive compounding
Fluent spoken and written English
Strong technical report writing skills
Minitab and statistical knowledge
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of narrow web printing technologies
Understanding of adhesive formulation chemistry
Previous MNC working experience
Experience with product commercialization processes
Strong project management leadership skills
Key Requirements
Masters in Engineering-Chemical/Polymer science
Minimum 7-10 years related technical experience
Minimum 5 years in packaging film or adhesive industries