Technical Manager

Job Description :- Plan and propose any new development and cost down activities  Responsible and follow tightly with subordinate activities To provide any support for sales team Hands on of R&D activities, prepare lab test report till pilot run Value added/improve the quality of existing product Develop & research new products to meet market trend and demands Cost down on existing products by maintaining the product quality Evaluation of raw materials (for replacement, cost down or alternate source with lab test report) Liaise with purchasing and suppliers for the materials related issue and sourcing new materials for the new product development Investigate and study customer complaint. Initiate corrective action on the genuine customer complaint (which related to the formulations, specification and testing & provide report and counter measures) Modify the existing products to meet specific customer requirement, for instance colour, finishing/appearance, costing etc based on project basis To carry out testing of competitor's products against our similar range of products and prepare report based on the finding To ensure all the lab equipment's are well maintained and control. To carry out testing for rework old stock or problematic finished goods To liaise or propose any extra value-added testing or certificate for products To ensure all technical documentations are well maintaining for audit. Managed a team of chemists to meet technical KPI. Regional support to enhance formulation synergism. EHS compliance to technical and QC labs respectively. Bachelor Degree in Chemistry or equivalent Min 10 years working experience in paint/similar industries Good interpersonal and communication skills