Product Development Manager - United Kingdom - Listgrove

Description

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975
Product Development Manager
Based in Hampshire
Job ref: HS/60735
Client Overview:
A major supplier to the European automotive and appliance markets, their name is synonymous with expertise in chemically coupled glass fibre polypropylene.
Role Overview:
The management and development of polypropylene products
Responsibilities:

• Develop new materials and processes to meet market requirements and ensure technical and commercial competitiveness. Support trials for production scale-up of new products.
• Support the production department in optimising the compounding process to maximise manufacturing efficiency, product quality and performance whilst minimising waste.
• Provide technical support to customers when required.
• Provide technical support for the investigation of customer complaints.
• Generate material data and provide technical presentations internally and externally.
• Manage and interpret customer requirements and provide solutions to meet or exceed their needs.
• Assist Purchasing department in the procurement of raw materials to optimise margin, product quality and product performance.
• Contribute to advice on safe handling of raw materials and finished goods in compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Provide product training to employees and customers.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience of working in a technical role within the plastics industry
• Knowledge of injection moulding applications and of formulating compounds.
• Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge combined with proven expertise in technical service.
• Degree Educated
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and produce clear, concise reports.

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For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.
Why select Listgrove?

• Five Decades of Market Intelligence
• Unrivalled Industry Networks
• Recognised International brand
• HR Qualified Professionals

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