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Regional Manager-Technical Service

Regional Manager-Technical Service

AxaltaPune, IN
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

Description

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Regional Manager-Technical Service to join us at our facility in Pune.

Key responsibilities :

  • Develop critical relationships with customer engineering and manufacturing team members within the assigned customer base to support overall growth plan.
  • Serve as technical spokesperson to customer materials engineering and paint manufacturing groups.
  • Manage corrective steps to resolve product performance issues.
  • Lead product quality investigations with structured problem-solving and report results through Salesforce.
  • Provide a Voice of Customer to the Axalta Sales, Marketing, Technical, and Manufacturing functions.
  • Lead various product initiatives with assigned customer group, based on region.
  • Support new product launches and technology transfers in all regions.
  • Contribute technical expertise in translating product data into effective marketing and sales tools.
  • Make written and oral presentations to customers.
  • Manage APQP documentation for new product developments and submissions.
  • Assist the Product Engineering Manager in aligning customer product approvals with Axalta strategies.

Key requirements :

  • Graduate degree in Chemical Engineering / Paint Technology / PG in Chemistry.
  • Adept at working in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Experience working in a global environment a plus.
  • Knowledge of paint formulation and application processes.
  • Must possess at least 3-7 years of relevant automotive and / or coatings industry experience to include a combination of technical, operational, and commercial roles.
  • Experience working in an R&D environment and bringing new products to market is highly preferred.
  • Ability to influence customers and establish strong customer relationships.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and leading multi-functional teams without direct control.
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical skills with data-based decision-making capability.
  • Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into product offerings / solutions.
  • Strong IT, computer, and data processing skills. Proficiency in MS Office is a must. Experience using SalesForce.com and information databases a plus.
  • Ability to collaborate and build teamwork is essential.
  • Strong advocacy skills.
  • Ability to travel up based on need.
  • Axalta operates its business in two segments : Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

    Our Company :

    Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

    Axalta operates its business in two segments : Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.