R&d Technical Manager

5 months ago

Padstow, Australia DuluxGroup Full time

Be part of the growth story for an iconic Australian brand
- Research, formulation and manufacturing in Australia - sold globally
- Career progression across the brands in the DuluxGroup portfolio.

**About the role**

Selleys is a leading manufacturer and supplier of adhesives, sealants, fillers and general home maintenance products. Technical innovation is at the heart of our success. We invent and manufacture our globally recognised products in Sydney with a world-class team of chemists.

Reporting to the Global Head of R&D, your key objective will be to work with stakeholders to deliver impactful product solutions that are commercially and operationally viable. Your team will be responsible for the development and formulation of innovative new products from laboratory/pilot scale development batches through to the scale-up of bulk production formulation process. You’ll develop strategies to accelerate innovation; supporting our existing product portfolio and meet our sustainability and regulatory requirements.

**Responsibilities**
- Lead our Formulation team to deliver on-time innovation and operational projects.
- Work closely with marketing and procurement to commercialise new and compliant formulations and technologies in accordance with the Selleys NPD plan. Adherence to timelines and effective communication of risks and challenges is critical.
- Developing strong technical, statistical and formulation science capabilities within the team.
- Work closely with supply chain and production sites to ensure our products consistently meet end user performance and quality.

**Benefits**
- A chance to create and formulate in Australia - do more than customise global formulations
- Support for your health and wellbeing via our ‘Wellbeing at Dulux’ program
- Access to learning and development opportunities to accelerate your growth
- Generous parental leave offering
- Flexible working within operational requirements
- Access to the DuluxGroup’s paint products at a generous discounted rate

**Skills & Experience**
- Tertiary qualification with major in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent material sciences related study
- Previous industrial experience in the Sealants & Adhesives, Coatings, or related industry
- Proven track record of successful new product development.
- Experience in fostering new and existing internal and external technology partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and motivate others toward clear objectives.
- A collaborative work style that reaches across organizational boundaries.
- Outstanding influencing and communication skills (both written and verbal) with a strong eye for detail and commitment to quality.

**About Selleys**

Selleys is a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants, fillers and general home maintenance products. It is the leading choice for Australian and New Zealand DIY consumers and trade professionals. We are on a growth journey, expanding our global reach into Asia and beyond.

Selleys is a division of DuluxGroup, a leading marketer and manufacturer of premium branded product with a workforce of approximately 8,000 people across the globe.

Selleys R&D team is growing and we have a number of opportunities in the team. If you have sealants, adhesives or paints or related industry experience and this opportunity does not suit you, we encourage you to get in touch with our recruiting team. We may have an opportunity that is a better fit.

**Culture**

At Selleys, we are united by a shared set of values and behaviours that guide the way we work. We’re performance-driven, supporting each other to achieve.

DuluxGroup welcomes qualified applicants, regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, age or disability. Talent is our only criteria. Let us know if you need any special accommodations to participate fully in the recruitment process.

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