Job Description:   To lead and manage the technical resources (technology, know-how) and Product Develop...

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1 year ago

General Manager (product Development)

Job Description:

 



  • To lead and manage the technical resources (technology, know-how) and Product Development personnel to support and execute the business plans of the organisation.

  • Decide on development strategies to ensure cost effective quality products are developed

  • To strategically focus and align the Product Development function and activities with the Business Strategy of the company.

  • Support the company strategy with new developments.

  • Identify new technology and product trends.

  • Cooperate with shareholders and their product and technology portfolio.

  • Provide technical support to marketing for contract and joint venture negotiations.

  • Provide technical support to Quality and Manufacturing where required.

  • Manage strategic allocation of technical personnel between projects.

  • Plan, recruit, develop and empower highly skilled human capital

  • Performance management, succession planning etc.

  • Develop budget, motivate and manage the operational budget of the PD department.

  • Structure and develop PD resources, processes and technology to ensure the present and future business plans of the organisation can be executed.

  • Communication of decisions and information within the product development group.

  • Monitor and guide the Product Development group to ensure that statutory requirements (OSHACT,) and company standards (ISO 9000, etc.) are adhered to.

  • Identify future technology areas for investment to ensure future products will remain competitive in terms of performance.

  • Identify external organisations for cooperation in development or technology programs.

  • Motivate to internal and external stakeholders for required funding to ensure research, development and procurement of critical future technologies.

  • Create and maintain a product innovation process to keep up with the changing business requirements.


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Requirements:  



  • B Eng. /BSc in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering.

  • Formal Management Training (e. g MBA) would be advantageous.

  • At least 10 years’ management experience in high-volume manufacturing (preferably in the chemical processes industry), with 5 years in a Senior Management role.

  • Thorough understanding of the international standard product development processes in the company

  • Thorough understanding of principles involved in the execution of transfer of technology contracts.

  • Good general management skills to manage a geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary, highly skilled workforce.

  • Vast exposure and experience in general management protocols and processes in a large corporate environment eg. Human Resources, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.

  • Ability to develop technical strategies to support the company\'s marketing and manufacturing goals.

  • Good formal and informal, written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to operate locally & internationally in a culturally diverse environment.

  • A thorough understanding of the legal framework of the industry in terms of safety, export regulations, intellectual property etc.