[Bình Dương] R&D Assistant Manager (Plastic Manufacturing/ Packaging) - Report to Japanese Factory Manager

1. Job Summary:

The person holding this position is responsible for researching, developing and improving products and technological processes to meet customer needs and increase the company's competitiveness.

2. Mission:

• Understand the R&D Department layout Coordinate with relevant Departments (Sales, Production, Purchasing/Logistics, QA/QC, …) to follow the New Product Development process to complete any new development project.
• Troubleshooting
• Identify the cause of the problem (or defective product) for each process such as: Printing, Film Blowing, Dry Lamination, Extrusion and Bag Making….
• Practice on the machine (understand the functions of the main parts on the machine).
• Controlling the operational goals of the R&D Department
• Build and manage plans for the R&D team:
• Plan long-term and short-term for research and development projects.
• Ensure the progress and quality of projects are completed on time.
• Deployment of R&D Department activities
• Market research to understand customer needs and development trends in the plastic packaging industry.
• Propose ideas and design new packaging products (bottles, bags, boxes, plastic films, etc.).
• Test, test and evaluate the features of new products before mass production.
• Manufacturing Process Improvement: Optimize manufacturing processes to reduce costs, increase productivity and ensure quality.
• Links with Departments:
• Work with the relevant departments to reduce material costs.
• Evaluate and introduce alternative materials to ensure supply stability.
• Sample analysis from Sales Department (Sample analysis method using solvent, thickness gauge and any factory testing equipment)
• Make samples for customers, raw material suppliers or technology partners; Carry out any testing on technical information as required.
• Coordinate with production department to resolve customer complaints or product issues
• Learn and introduce to customers about company.
• Work closely with Quality Management, Production, and Sales to ensure R&D products are aligned with business strategy.
• Self-training to improve flexible packaging knowledge.
• Support other tasks for BOD

• Qualification: University graduate majoring in Polymer, Inorganic Chemistry, Printing Technology.
• Knowledge/experience: Have in-depth knowledge of plastic materials (PE, PP, PET, etc.), their characteristics and applications in packaging.
• Understanding of quality standards and regulations related to plastic packaging manufacturing (ISO, HACCP, or environmental regulations).
• Leadership skills: Ability to manage teams, organize work effectively and inspire employees.
• Good decision making and problem solving skills.
• Foreign language proficiency: English communication
• Gender, age:    Male/ Female from 30 -40