R&D - LTS Manager Turkey

Qualifications

We are seeking an R&D Manager to lead our Research & Development operations in Turkey within the Decorative Paints business, AkzoNobel-Marshall Boya located in Dilovası.

MSc in Chemistry/Chemical Technology or Chemical Engineering,

5+ years R&D management experience, preferably in paint industry,

Managed a team of 5+ employees for minimum 2 years,

Strong leadership in technical, people and administrative areas,

Able to work easily with cross-functional groups locally and globally (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D labs),

Attracting, leading, coaching, appraising and developing team members,

Ability to think strategically/tactically,

Strong communication and interpersonal skills,

Problem solving mind-set, highly organized, Self-motivating,

No travel restrictions, able to travel internationally. Having a B class driver’s license, can actively drive,

Preferably completed military service for male candidates,

Able to reside in Kocaeli or Istanbul,

Excellent command of written and spoken English,

Job Description

Manage and develop a team of 6–10 direct reports across R&D

Appointment and development of people in the team,

Understanding TR market requirements and trends,

Keeping up to date on development and innovation pipeline to connect technology with Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing Unit needs,

Supporting the business, to deliver the right products in the right quality with the correct labels in the right color at the right cost to the market,

Responsible for maintaining the existing product portfolio, local implementation, product improvements and regulatory driven projects,

Actions/escalations raising from quality concerns and competitive assessments (new product propositions, commercial activation),

Focal point in case of complaints from the market on product performance and color,

Drive Color technical plans for the business and regulatory compliance,

Cross functional engagements with various labs across the AN landscape to assess, leverage and localize technologies

Oversee local product development, value engineering, raw material evaluations, and benchmarking exercises.

Partner with BU EMEA Product Development Centers for project execution

Own the transition of formulas from R&D-PDC to manufacturing, ensuring efficient production and quality standards.

Support continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Supply Chain and Quality teams.

Manage the day-to-day operational and people related activities