Team Manager Product Development (Asia)
Team Manager Product Development (Asia)
- Discipline: Technology
- Location: Indonesia
- Educational attainment: Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in (polymer) Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material science, or similar.
- Hours: Full-time
- Employment: Fixed contract
What it's like to work here
With a keen eye for detail, you execute experiments, analyze samples, and support with the development of new products. From testing specimens for weathering in a live environment, to collecting results in the lab, you support product development specialists with their projects. Your motivation? Innovation! By performing in-lab testing, you assess raw materials and contribute to innovative projects.
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:
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- 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.
About Holland Colours
Our employees are co-owners of the company. This is rooted in our culture: employees are engaged and in it for the long term. With this employee participation model, we are independent, and we can guarantee that we are living our purpose: helping our clients find a better way by working together. When things don’t go as planned, we always find new ways of working together.
Apply now
If you're someone who thrives on challenges and is excited bij the prospect of bringing high-quality product to new and untapped markets, then this is your call to action. Applying for the vacancy is simple, using the form below.
Any questions? Please reach out to me at: mfikri@hollandcolours.com