*** R&D Program Manager ***

Top Plastics Manufacturing firm seeks Research & Development Program Manager. Manage Programme Development in order to ensure delivery that is on time, according to spec and within budget.

Non-Negotiables (We will check):

* Stuctured and Organised Project Manager
* Expertise in Plastics Manufacturing - Chemistry, Processing Methods
* Innovative, Technical Design Thinker
* Proposal Writing and Proposal Approvals
* Analytical Procedural Expressive Personality
* Deliverables Orientated Person
* 5+ years in Plastics Manufacturing
* 2+ years in R&D

What the person must be able to do:

This role is in the Plastics Manufacturing sector. All duties would take place in this context.

* Plan and Define Program
- Design Goals
- Bill of Materials
- Initial Process flow

* Product Design and Development Verification
- Design FMEA
- Design Verification
- Design Review
- Prototype Building
- Engineering and Drawings
- Materials Specs
- Equipment and Tooling Requirements
- Testing Processes and Equipment

* Process Design and Development Verification
- Packaging
- Quality system for product and process
- Process Flow Charts
- Process Instructions
- Floor Layout Plans
- Process FMEA
- Measurement Systems
- Packaging

* Product and Process Validation
- Production Trial Run
- Measurement Systems Evaluation
- Process Capability Reporting
- Parts and Part Approval
- Product Validation Testing
- Finalise Packaging
- Production Control Plan
- Quality Plan and Sign-off


Key Job Deliverables:

* Setup Program Project Plan (With timelines and milestones)
* Achieve Project Milestones as per plan
* Ensure final product adheres to spec
* Ensure final product adheres to quality standards

Background work experience:

* 5+ years in Plastics Manufacturing
* 2+ years in R&D
* Deg/Dip Mechanical or Chemical
* Chemistry of Plastics & Polymers
* Processing Methods of Plastics e.g. Injection Moulding, Vacuforming
* R&D Program Management
* Adv: Familiar with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Personality Summary:

* High Analytical - Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.
* High Administrative - Good with procedures, processes and best practices.
* Moderate Expressive - People person, charming, persuasive.

Benefits of this Role:

* Independent Work Culture
* Leading multi-national firm
* Strong growth prospects

Reports to: Head R&D
Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria

Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R 420K to R 480K per annum. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.

Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: j433