Team Manager Product Development (Asia)
What it's like to work here
Mastering the chemistry of masterbatches and colorants comes naturally to you, and now you’re ready to elevate your career by stepping into a leadership role. Managing technical nuances, team dynamics, and understanding customer needs, you’ll play a pivotal role in steering our business forward. Yet, you're far from bored with participating in R&D projects to boost innovation: having impact on this by leading your own projects and technically contributing to projects close to your knowledge areas. If you're eager to leverage your expertise in a managerial capacity and still find excitement in the diverse possibilities in colorants, then you might be the Product Development Team Leader we need to lead our team to new heights.
What you'll be doing
Main Work
As a Product Development Team Leader in Surabaya, you will blend your technical skills with leadership, shaping our products and the people who develop them. You will work with a diverse range of applications: from solid to liquid. And from colors to additives. To stay at the forefront of the industry, you will be supporting sustainability practices, enhancing recycling processes, and navigating complex legislation related to food contact materials. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and inspiring the Product Development Team in Surabaya, fostering a culture of collaboration;
- Supporting and coaching the team on the delivery of innovation projects;
- Understanding and responding to customer needs to generate new business opportunities;
- Managing and execute large and complex innovation projects and contributing with technological expertise;
- Collaborating with local and global colleagues to drive global product development initiatives and enhance product stewardship.
The Team
In Product Development at Holland Colours, collaboration is key. Our team in Surabaya is known for its collaborative spirit and familial environment. To stay at the forefront of the industry we challenge one another by asking questions (also the difficult ones). We value curiosity and transparency to be more successful together.
You will regularly collaborate with product development colleagues in the US and Europe. As well you will coordinate with product marketing, procurement, and operations to scale up and commercialize new products.
Our offer
As a Product Development Team Leader in Surabaya, you will play an important role in leading innovation efforts and guiding our business in the right direction. For your dedication we offer:
- A shareholder participation model as you become part of the Holland Colours family;
- A learning path to enhance your managerial skills and support if you have no previous experience in leading a team;
- A playground for technologists with a wide range of products in colorants and additives;
- Working in an international organization, reporting to the Head of Global Product Development in The Netherlands;
- The opportunity to influence our strategic direction with product development;
- An annual medical check-up to stay healthy.
Job criteria
Are you ready to lead and innovate within the dynamic world of colorants and additives? As Product Development Team Leader at Holland Colours in Surabaya, this is what you’ll need to bring:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in (Polymer) Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material science or similar;
- Profound understanding of formulation in coatings, sealants and adhesives, and/or knowledge of polymer extrusion techniques;
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in a lab setting in the chemical industry;
- A strong business acumen to see the bigger picture and business context of the industry;
- Mature communication skills to coach peers and discuss complex issues with stakeholders;
- Fluent in English and Indonesian language.
Celebrating Excellence: A World-Class Workplace
We've won the prestigious "World Class Workplace" award. This shows our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
This award, was given to us by Effectory, an independent firm specializing in employee feedback research. This underscores the success of our efforts in creating a workplace where innovation thrives, and every team member feels valued and empowered.
