Process Innovation Lead

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world **for all nex>t generations **- and that’s exactly what you can do joining us Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life. Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings. You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who - as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies - serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Click here to learn more about how **we can make an impact together** For a sneak peek into life at allnex, don’t miss our **Operator Movie** **Position overview**: allnex is inviting you to join us as a **Process Innovation Lead **in our **Process Innovation Laboratory **at **Rayong, Thailand **and this role offers an excellent opportunity to oversee the daily operations of the Process Innovation Lab and lead a team of innovators and engineers to develop, test, and implement process improvements across the organization and **in close collaboration with PTT-GC Innovation Team**. In this role, you will be managing projects and trials in the laboratory, develop and optimize sustainable innovative manufacturing processes (e. g. efficient next generation continuous processes). The Innovation Center is a key element of the growth and sustainability ambitions of allnex and PTT-GC. In this laboratory, allnex and PTT-GC are joining forces on innovation projects, with a focus on sustainability and business adjacency. We are open to all talents in the chemical industry, whether you are a recent graduate or have a brief background. If you have innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, this role is for you Trust us, this role is always on-demand and you will grow a great portfolio with us. **Responsibilities**: - Introduction of new products and processes in manufacturing practice. - Manage the process innovation projects in the laboratory as well as support of the transfer of the new products to the production scale. - Organization and set-up of the new Process Innovation Laboratory and expanding of capabilities of the team. - Managing contacts and collaboration with PTT GC and third parties. - Leadership in collaboration with PTT GC. - Design and execution of lab trials in the Process Innovation Laboratory Rayong (incl. design and assembling of experimental installations). - Analysis and evaluation of trial results, elaboration of recommendations for manufacturing as well as support of the implementation of the findings and optimized processes at production scale. - Collection of specific process data required for the design and scale-up of new processes. - Preparation of project documentation (reports, presentations, operating procedures etc., in English); - Provide support for manufacturing teams in preparation and supervision of production trials, evaluation and analysis of their results as well as in design, development and optimization of manufacturing equipment and unit operations. - Search for improvement opportunities in the manufacturing processes with focus on safety, cost, capacity, and productivity optimization and reduce energy footprint of production processes. - Provide technical support for specific product transfers and troubleshooting. - Supervise and train laboratory technicians and trainees in the Process Innovation Lab. - Provide consultation and guidance of internal customers. - Maintaining contacts and information exchange with external companies. **Required skills and experience**: - Proven experience in similar position. - Fresh graduates with similar exposure are welcomed to apply. - Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus. - Familiarity with data analysis tools, CAD software, and other relevant technologies. - Strong leadership and team management skills. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. - Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. - Proficiency in English. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. **Qualifications**: - PhD in Chemistry or Engineering (preferably organic, technical or physical chemistry or chemical process engineering). **We offer**: - We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative co