Description RD and Technical Manag er Location: Chennai, Ind ia Required Language: Englis h Employment Type: Full-Tim e Seniority Level: Associ ate Travel Mode: Moderat e About Us : Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman works proactively and collaboratively with its worldwide customers in pulp, paper, leather, and water treatment to deliver exceptional service and innovative specialty chemical solutions to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment. Buckman is in the middle of a digital transformation of its businesses and is focused on building the capabilities and tools in support this. Purpose: We re looking for a Technical and RD Manager to manage the RD, Regulatory and Technical Services functions for Buckman Asia Pacific. Research and development; oversight of and accountability for Product Development requirements in APAC including the development and introduction of new products in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Reformulation of products for improved quality, cost and or regulatory outcomes. Regulatory; oversight of and accountability for regulatory compliance function in APAC. Technical Services and Quality Control; oversight of and accountability for Technical Services function that provides a broad spectrum of analytical services to internal stakeholders and customers. Oversight of and accountability for Buckman APAC s quality control systems and processes. Qualifications Experience: Degree or above in Organic Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Polymer Science or relevant disciplin e More than 7 years of experience in RD / formulation products, preferably in Pulp and Paper, Water Treatment, Leather industries as well as in the Formulator sectors (Paints, Coatings, Metal Working Fluid and similar). Proven track record in oversight of Phase and Gate process or similar for the evaluation, development and introduction of new technologies. Have a proven record and demonstrated ability and experience in laboratory organization and management of a team of chemists. Knowledge in qualitative and quantitative analytical methods involving instrumental and lab bench techniques ( HPLC, FTIR, AA, ICP, etc) is critical. Knowledge on the product regulatory requirement in APAC different countries, in different industries of Paper and Pulp, Leather and Water Treatment, Chemical Hazard Classification, Import HS code and similar. Where applicable, ensuring FDA, BfR, Halaal, Kosher, NSF compliance and certificati on. Proven track record in the oversight of Quality Management in the specialty chemical sector, with deep ISO systems experience. Accountabilities : Departmental Management - Effectively lead, manage and develop the Research and Development, Technical Services and Quality Management teams. Product Development Management - Effectively manage the introduction of new product, backward and horizontal integration and value engineering New Product Development - Effectively manage and improve the introduction of new product and/or technology to support growth Technical Services Management - Ensure accurate and timely delivery of internal and customer facing technical reports. Ensure full compliance with policies and procedures. Ensure costs are managed appropriate ly. SHERQ management - Full compliance with SHERQ policies and procedures. Oversight of Quality Assurance for APAC, ensuring limited or zero non-conformances and striving for improvement as required. SHERQ management - Full compliance with SHERQ policies and procedures. Oversight of Regulatory Compliance for APAC, ensuring limited or zero non-conformances and striving for improvement as required. Remaining up to date on current and anticipated regulatory requirements and proactively preparing for these. #LI_HP1

Description Senior Equipment SpecialistLocation: Chennai, India Required Language: English Employment Type: Permanent Seniority Level: Mid Senior Level Travel: 25%Qualification: Engineering in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Instrumentation with 8-10 years of experience in managing engineering project, knowledge in chemical dosing equipment and field instrumentation. Experience providing effective leadership and work direction to individuals and engineers, locally and remotely. Experience working with cross-functional leaders, project stakeholders and operation team Knowledge/Proficiency in AutoCAD and other design and drafting software will be an added advantage Cross-geographical and culturally sensitive skills Knowledge and experience in Pulp and Paper Industry will be an added advantage Effective communication skills and stakeholder management is a necessary skill for the job Project mangement skills and Problem-Solving Skills Knowledge on chemical hazards and safety standards in handling chemicals. Willing to travel across India.New Hire Job Description: Establish work processes and drive perfect execution culture across engineers including appropriate performance metrics/dashboards and project management discipline. Ability to coordinate and collaborate with remote resources and teams, and strong managerial skills to lead technical associates (equipment specialists). Proven ability, capacity, and aptitude with planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating technical work, and obtaining cooperation from others (must be able to build rapport with team) Work closely with senior leadership team, collaborate and align with BU strategies. Work closely with the field sales associates and Division Manager to support sales efforts in the field of customer service equipment and engineering applications for all industries. Work collaboratively with engineers in designing equipment and layout for specialize equipment construction. Lead the planning, purchasing, constructing, implementation, test and start-up of field equipment. Project Management within cost and time constrained environments Understanding and ensuring compliance with relevant to Engineering Standards, Safety Standards, Health, Safety Environmental regulatory standards Meet with OEM s, contractors for specialize and custom-built equipment Providing on-site training and problem solving for our customers and sales associates on equipment and engineering issues (if any) #LI-SS1