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Axalta is a leading company in the coatings industry, dedicated to providing innovative solutions that protect and enhance the appearance of various products. We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join us as a Team Manager, Technology at our Savli facility. As the Team Manager, Technology, your primary responsibilities will include building and leading an efficient technology team to handle new product development and troubleshooting tasks for our customers. You will work closely with Product Managers and Key Account Managers to prioritize projects and develop robust technical plans. Additionally, you will guide team members in product and shade development, as well as interact with regional and global technology teams for updates. Key Responsibilities: - Build and lead an effective technology team for new product development and issue resolution - Prioritize projects in coordination with Product Managers - Develop and execute technical plans, assess technical risks, and set key milestones for projects - Guide team members in product and shade development based on customer requirements - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address future needs - Provide customer support for product launches, troubleshooting, and process improvement - Conduct presentations to customers on new products and technologies - Work in cross-functional teams for issue resolution and new material introductions - Identify training needs and maintain 5S standards in the laboratory and office area - Perform other tasks as assigned by superiors Key Requirements: - Postgraduate in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related fields, or Graduate in Paint Technology/Chemical Engineering - Minimum 12+ years of experience in the paint or allied industry, with 5+ years in a leadership role - Experience in Automotive Coatings is preferred - Strong knowledge of paint formulations, raw materials, and application techniques - Business acumen, budgeting skills, and technical expertise in new product development - Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills - Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide guidance to the management team Join us at Axalta and be part of a dynamic company that operates in the Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings segments across various markets globally. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we aim to collaborate with customers to achieve their goals and contribute to a carbon-neutral future by 2040.,

Develop & maintain relations with customers including key accounts and strengthen existing relationships Identify new business opportunities for products/Principals Mentoring, guiding CIAAD Sales team &development of sales strategies Required Candidate profile 12+ years of experience selling of specialty chemicals to industries like Automotive & Industrial Coatings, Architectural Paints, Powder Coatings, Inks, Adhesives, Sealants & Construction Chemicals

Develop & maintain relations with customers including key accounts and strengthen existing relationships Identify new business opportunities for products/Principals Required Candidate profile 4+ years of experience selling of specialty chemicals to industries like Industrial Coatings, Architectural Paints, Powder Coatings, Inks, Adhesives, Sealants & Construction Chemicals

Develop & maintain relations with customers including key accounts and strengthen existing relationships Identify new business opportunities for products/Principals Required Candidate profile 4+ years of experience selling of specialty chemicals to industries like Industrial Coatings, Architectural Paints, Powder Coatings, Inks, Adhesives, Sealants & Construction Chemicals

Key responsibilities: 1. Build efficient and effective technology team (people, tools and work processes) to cover all new product development and trouble shooting activities associated with the customers. 2. To prioritize projects in discussion with Product Manager / Key Account Manager (Sales) 3. Responsible for the development and execution of robust technical plans, key milestones, technical risk assessments, for prioritized projects. 4. Guide team members for Product / shade development, Modification as per Customer requirements. 5. Guide Subordinates for formulating the fit for purpose products. 6. Build local development capability to develop Fit-for-purpose products to meet local market needs. 7. Interact with Regional / Global Technology / Product Management for Technology updates. 8. Effectively collaborate with product, operations, supply chain and sourcing to prioritize work and address future needs. 9. Provide Customer Support for Product Launch, Problem solving, Process improvement. 10. Presentation to Customers on New Products / Technologies 11. To work in CFT for Customer complaints / Issue resolution 12. To interact with RMT for introduction of new Raw Materials. 13. To generate & implement VMI and IE reduction ideas 14. To mitigate RM supply issues by providing suitable alternates. 15. Identify Training requirements of Team & arrange training with help of HR 16. To maintain 5S in Laboratory & office area. 17. Accomplish other tasks assigned by superior. Key requirements: 1. Postgraduate in Chemistry, Polymer science, Graduate in Paint Technology, Chemical engineering, Graduate in Chemistry + Diploma in Paint Technology. 2. Minimum 12+ years related work experience in Paint or allied industry out of which 5+ years in leading technical professionals. 3. Should have experience in Automotive C oatings. 4. Good knowledge of Paint Formulations, Raw Materials, Application Techniques is highly preferred. Technical knowledge and experience in managing new product development and product support programs. 5. Business acumen and knowledge of basic economics and budgeting. 6. Strong ownership mindset, Leadership and team-work spirit. 7. Excellent Inter-personal communication, Presentation & Organizational Management skills. 8. Ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to the organization's management team that provides leadership and direction. 9. Ability to provide high degree of Confidentiality.