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Job ID : 1450175 Date Updated : October 31st, 2024

Head - Compound development | コンパウンド開発責任者

Hiring Company Apollo Tyres Ltd.
Location India, Chennai
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 16 million yen ~ 25 million yen

Job Description

[Position Title]
Head - Compound development

【Main Purpose of Job (Why job exists/what it must achieve)】
This position is global position , will be responsible for compound development function located within APMEA R&D, for different product categories include TBR,PCR,OHT, TBB,TW, Aircraft  to meet/exceed the needs of the customer (OEMs as well as replacement market) spread across different continents based on the product/market requirement.

【職務名】 
コンパウンド開発責任者

【主たる役割】 
APMEA(アジアパシフィック・中東・アフリカ)R&D(チェンナイ)内にあって、全世界の市場に対しコンパウンド開発の責任を負う。TBR, PCR, OHT, TBB, TW, 航空機等の全ての商品を対象とし、OEMおよび補修用タイヤの両方に責任を負う。

【Main Responsibilities / Job Summary】
(Primary deliverables of role and its scope)

  • Initiate discussions with different Product Development Heads to capture market expectations and develop strategy and prioritise compound development with agreed performance targets and time and update compound development roadmap 
  • Lead and guide compound development team for developing new compounds for different categories like; TBR, TBB, PCR, OHT, 2W, Tube, reread etc. 
  • Closely coordinate with RM team with new materials for performance and cost 
  • Bring innovation in compound development to support VAVE 
  • Interface with Customer service and Product teams and gain competitive intelligence of products and benchmarking 
  • Drive specific programs with Universities and research organizations for application research and develop Intellectual property and technology absorption  
  • Take cognizance of compliances and regulatory requirements and implement suitable compounds 
  • Coordinate with process teams for improving processability of compounds 
  • Closely work with Compound and materials team off EU and bring synergy

KPIs(Measurable parameters of the role) & Dimensions (What is the span of the role)】
Staff reporting:       
Direct Reports:  (Functional)    3   (Administration)   - 15
Will be explained during the Interview 

 

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 10 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Daily Conversation
Minimum Japanese Level Native
Minimum Education Level Post Grad Degree (PHD/MBA etc)
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Skills & Knowledge Requirements(Abilities / Knowledge & Expertise in field)】
Knowledge(Technical / Functional)

  • Materials and Compounding 
  • Reinforcement 
  • Tyre Design, Testing and Regulatory requirements

Skills: Desirable

  • Business acumen
  • Managerial Effectiveness, Interpersonal relationship, Effective Communication skills and Co-ordination skills 
  • Coaching and Mentoring 
  • Leadership capabilities to handle large teams and work with individual scientist’s aspiration and goals.
  • Collaboration skills - able to work in  cross functional teams 

Qualifications.  
Compounder /Material technologist, preferably PhD in Rubber Technology/Chemical engg  with experience and background in material research and development in tyre industries with international experience 

Experience: Desirable 
18-20 years Exposure in tyre manufacturing companies in the functions of R&D / compounding.

 

Job Location

  • India, Chennai

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 16 million yen ~ 25 million yen
Job Division R&D Asia Chennai
Industry Automobile and Parts

Job Category

  • Chemical, Food and Materials Technology > R&D (Chemical, Food, Textile, Other Materials)