Development Manager

       i) New product development 
      ii) Product improvement 
      iii) Process improvement 
      iv) Cost savings 
      v) Coordinate scale up of new products 
To conduct R&D study for value added, regulatory compliance, quality improvement and cost reduction of existing and future products. 
To carry out research to achieve industry breakthrough & value added in process enhancement, new material development, new technology for quality improvement and cost reduction initiative. 
To offer technical support on production process, raw material analysis, quality troubleshooting, engineering design, and customer inquiries. 
To provide engineering solutions for improvement in process efficiency, process automation, and line design. 
To work with Senior Manager to ensure sufficient human, infrastructure and support resources are available to support KPIs. Responsible for:
i) Guiding and mentoring subordinate. 
 ii) Identifying weaknesses and training needs for subordinates 
 iii) Ensuring adequate training is provided in terms of skills and knowledge 
 iv) Evaluating training effectiveness. 
To develop close working relationships with external parties such as research collaboration partners, raw material suppliers, and testing laboratories. 
To communicate effectively and regularly to reporting superiors on project progress, results and analysis in terms of complete study reports, presentations, and meetings. 
To ensure all lab equipment is well maintained, utilized in proper manner and calibrated periodically. 
To provide adequate training and ensure good health / safety / environmental awareness and practices in daily work. 
To undertake all other duties and responsibilities as so instructed by the superior.