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Job Title: AGM R&D Cosmetics Location: Mumbai Job Type: Full Time Job Requirements: Key Internal Interactions R&D / QC: Inputs to process selection & optimization. Planning for infrastructure & process development work in the pilot plant and analytical requirements. Sales & Marketing: Gather market information on new products/idea, screening of ideas, and Guidance on new product development in the pilot plant including product costing, job worker evaluation, process evaluation etc. Pilot plant: Overseeing of pilot plant operations; Planning, review & monitoring of product trials, Guidance, direction & inputs to pilot plant in charge. Manufacturing: Oversee planning & coordination for in-house plant trials, scale up of new products, Raw materials booking for job work process trials, performance analysis & review of in-house trials, for process improvement projects Purchase: Oversee Planning & Coordination for procurement of Raw materials/Equipments etc for process development work in pilot plant / Job work, for procurement of equipment for commercial plant, for techno-commercial evaluation & discussions with suppliers. Projects: Coordination for detail engineering package development, techno-commercial discussions with suppliers, CAPEX estimation & schedule workout for the project and project coordination. Key External Interactions Research Organizations/Educational Institutes: Liasoning for strengthening capabilities and projects Industry Forums: Interact and represent company in Industry forums, govt liasioning for R&D work Customer R&D and manufacturing heads: Understanding customer research and product improvement needs; analyze customer products and suggesting new/ improved products/ processes as per customer requirements Key Responsibilities:1. Planning and Strategizing Ensure that R&D Cosmetics projects are completed on time and within budget Formulate and execute the Research & Development strategy for the organization by understanding business needs and industry developments Plan and develop a product development strategy Develop new raw material vendors, Alternate vendors Oversee SAP BOM of Cosmetics for correctness 2. Policy and Process Design, Implementation and Review Documentation for FDA and Tech transfer Troubleshooting the operational and quality issues at mfg plants across the globe Suggest new process, improve existing process at plant to improve the quality of Cosmetics and productivity at Plant. Support implementation and design of processes to foster a continuous improvement environment Develop and govern process of generating new product basket, funneling, stage gate process, lab/pilot trials and commercialisation Oversee the design and implementation of all R&D &CI processes and policies -Cosmetics Champion new product development through sanctioning and approving proposals, obtaining patents and copyrights and reviewing product development team performance to ensure that customer expectations are met Review progress on continuous improvement projects and initiatives, such as suggestion schemes, continuous improvement teams, quality circles etc Review and approve product formulation as well as the change of production processes Review progress of R&D and CI projects -Cosmetics Interface with BU Heads, Function Heads, R&D business partners and customers/ clients to identify opportunities for product development Guide QC/QMS teams for system compliance to Cosmetics industry standards 3. Coordination, Interface, Imparting Training Technical support to Exim dept for correctness of HSN codes for Cosmetics category Technology transfer of New Cosmetics , syndets , Noodles at plant Participate in the routine oil purchase meetings and suggest oil combinations for cost-effective noodle preparations Provide scientific guidance and advice to the Cosmetics leadership team to enable them to decide on priorities and make cost-effective decisions Develop and maintain contacts with relevant organizations in the industry for exchange of ideas and information Interface with BU Heads, R&D business partners and customers/ clients to identify opportunities for product development Liasoning with Senior management for approvals/appraisals of the reporting team Participate in seminars and industry conferences to keep abreast with the latest development in the industry Influencing internal stakeholders to achieve targets on time Facilitating meetings with external suppliers for obtaining techno-commercial offers, workers for production trials etc. Review of SOPs for new product processing & facilitate training and skill development of team Customer approval for new products Coordination with the Supply chain for Expired raw materials management of Cosmeticss 4. Management of performance, capability and morale Suggest and initiate Cost saving projects in Cosmeticss Manage performance of the Cosmetics R&D team, support capability building and ensure that individual/ team morale and motivation is positive Mid-year and final appraisals completed on time for direct reports. 5. Infrastructure and Technology Investment and Management Develop and implement new processes and technology in Cosmeticss to improve business performance.Suggest new hardware and improve existing hardware of Cosmetics mfg at plants as and when reqired Development of Cosmeticss , syndet, noodles formulations for Global business requirement Ensure that new products in Cosmetics category are developed to improve business performance (New products includes variants of existing products) Encourage and sanction the use of up to date equipment and support team in learning about new technology Key Result Areas (KRAs)1. Technology Development Technology refinement for translucent noodles (min benchmark Jocil quality) Syndet Cosmetics throughput to be increased by dedicating line with support from cross cross-functional team 2. International Sites Technical support to International sites Technical support by demonstrating at the main plant at USA, Dubai, Poland & South Africa apart from India 3. Method Development Method development for active analysis at the factory instead of sending to 3P Lab Baddi First time right in commercial trials with quality documentation 4. OTIF Delivery OTIF delivery of NPD for both when we are developing formulations / supporting rollouts for CMB (timeliness of delivery & quality of roll out) Softsens products-Develop on the innovation requirements for Softens 5. People Development Improve service standard to internal stakeholders. Functional skill development Cross-functional training of R&D team in Cosmetics and Liquid technology., Analysis of products. Timesheet generation and monitoring Technical Skills & Knowledge Thorough understanding of the R&D environment, industry best practice and trends Thorough knowledge of compounds, processes, products, packaging etc relevant to the business Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and standards Knowledge of the companys strategy, structure and practices Strong project management skills Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Day shift Experience: total work: 10 years (Required) Cosmetics: 10 years (Required) Work Location: In person,
