Job Title : Manager - Technical Service, Cleaning Solutions
Entity : Evonik India
Work Location : Thane
Reporting to : Head of Cleaning Solutions, Asia Pacific Without China
Purpose of the Position :
- The person would be a part of Evonik Cleaning Solutions Applied Innovation & Technical Service team responsible for Asia Pacific w / o China region who supports the Head of Technical to implement the Cleaning Solutions Innovation growth strategy by (i) manage application development for key innovation platforms like Bio-solutions to establish product fit in APWC region (ii) initiating and executing joint customer projects (iii) developing new products by working closely with Global RD&I for APWC region (iv) manage workstreams of FTEs in application claims development for global projects running in India lab
- A major competency of the position is to build close relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand unmet needs, evaluate business opportunities and propose projects.
- The position ensures a focus on sustainability both related to chemistries & operations, in alignment with Evonik’s target.
Key Responsibilities :
Innovation Growth Projects : Develop new ideas using existing lab facilities & Evonik’s Cleaning Solutions portfolio for Asia Pacific w / o China region. Lead projects with commercialize new products, concepts and applications. Showcase technical advantages of Evonik’s products related to Home Care, Industrial & Institutional cleaning, Transportation Care applicationsApplication Claim Development for Global Cleaning : Support workstream management of the global application development team incoordination with the Head of Technical APWCCustomer Technical Service : Generate and manage customer projects by supporting new development and / or alternate product replacement. Support customers in resolution on technical complaints and help to establish product value propositionBenchmarking & Product Fit Development : Identify competition products vis-à-vis ingredients from Evonik and generate competitive data for various applications / industries.Market Innovation Trends : Identify market trends, survey the market potential for Cleaning Solutions and develop solutions around the unmet needTrade Shows : Active participation with cleaning solution technical expertise at exhibitions, fairs, conferences, conventions etc.Training : Provide technical training of traditional / new applications in labs for Sales & Marketing colleagues and Distributors / Customers.Coordination & Management : Active participation in global projects as team member by Webex, tele-conferences, group discussions & projectsTravel : Meet domestic & international customers for technical projects in Asia Pacific w / o China region as requiredReporting : Technical Reports, Lab Reports, News Letters / Posters for promoting New Products or Ideas.Education Experience
Education : M. Tech or Master’s degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering.Experience : Min. 10 years of experience in Application / Technical Service lab of Home Care specialty chemicals company or FMCGExcellent understanding of Cleaning solution chemistry, especially in designing of new formulations and application formats for HI&I products with core experience & expertise in Cleaning areaAdditional knowledge in cleaning regulatory standards will be an added advantageExperience in Stakeholder Management, Project Management and Cost Management