PD Head, Silicones/Epoxy/Plastisols & Lubricants
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Yokohama, Kanagawa-Ken, Japan
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Dec 10, 2024
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- Discipline
- Other, Other
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Academic Dean/Dept. Head
- Organization Type
- Other Corporate
Job Details
Dare to make an impact?
YOUR ROLE
- Drives regional PD teams in developing high quality and innovative products to meet SBU strategic and financial goals
- Identifies new trends in technology and regional markets and invests resources appropriately to maintain leadership in the industry
- Develops and implements processes to ensure consistent PD, managing opportunity and risk appropriately
- Supports and executes IP Strategy as well as captures and defends Henkel’s intellectual property through patents
- Acts as responsible for all technical matters in the region for the SBU as well as defines and manages CAPEX needs within the region
- Prioritizes global / regional projects, assigns and leverages resources regionally
- Technically drives and mentors must-win PD projects
- Ensures timely development, scale up and launch of products
- Executes and implements technology and project portfolio
- Provides technical support to Manufacturing / Quality and enables faster scale ups
YOUR SKILLS
- Solid understanding of chemistry or related field
- Strong communication skills: confident in communicating with cross functional stakeholders and external customers
- Solid understanding and experience with IATF and 16949
- Demonstrate ability to drive execution, along with managing a team
- Able to communicate fluently in both English and Japanese
- Higher education (MBA, PhD in Chemistry or equivalent field) preferred
- Experience in the automotive industry is a plus, but not a must
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
Company
WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS
Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.
The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.
Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.
Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets.
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