An exciting Foam Production Manager job has arisen in a leading manufacturer in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.

About this Foam Production Manager Role:

Report to both COO, GM & Chemical Director, this position will manage the PU Foam production workshop including R&D, production, planning, maintenance, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the R&D team in developing new products and improving existing products for PU category
• Manage implementing product development strategies according to customer requirements and industry trends
• Cooperate closely to sales team to evaluate and develop new formulation to catch the business planning
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product launches to mass production
• Lead and manage demand forecast activities for chemicals, materials to ensure timely response to research and production needs
• Manage work related to material progress, production plan, production schedule, subcontractor's schedule to meet on-time delivery of goods, avoid customer complaints
• Build up and follow up the demand planning (capacity and material) to prepare for the next coming months especially for peak season
• Directing and controlling the production department's activities to achieve targets for quantity, quality, productivity and on time delivery with minimum production costs in order to satisfy customer requirements
• Monitor all production activities, solve tech issues relate to technical in production to minimise defect product.
• To manage all the operational activities relating to machine, equipment, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensure no production machine interruption
• Ensure all of employees implement 5S/Safety culture
• Directly manages the staff of the Foaming department and maintaining a culture of high performance to ensure the development of team members, also guarantee the proper training of employees
• Regularly evaluates employees and provides constructive feedback
• Managing continuous improvement activities and projects
• Manage and analyse weekly/monthly/yearly Foaming reports
• Some other jobs/ reports requested by manager

In order to succeed in this role, strong technical background in PU Foam is required.

Key Requirements:

• University/or higher in Chemical Engineering (major in Polymer)
• 10 years experience in PU foam formulation, R&D
• Fluent in English
• Good Leadership skill
• Good management skill
• Problem solving with 8D process
• Good Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good communications
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards

This company is a leader in their field and offers a good working environment.

If you are looking for a new challenge, this is the role for you.

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Mr. Khoa Deo on +84867643191 or email to khoa.deo@robertwalters.com.vn

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.