Technical Manager - Chloorkop at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Assist customers with technical development of Personal Care and Homecare products.
• Technical development on new product launches.
• Ingredients substitution testing.
• Joint customer visits at Key Accounts with the sales team and working closely within the sales team providing technical support.
• Managing and writing Editorial and Advertorial in Key Personal Care and Homecare magazine.
• Interacting with Technology Partners on raw materials.
• Involvement in all customer complaints to completion.
• Attending conference and workshops in the Personal Care and Homecare industry.
• Participating member of Coschem and CTFA.
• Understanding the latest trends and share them with customers together with tracking of new blends.
• National or abroad travel when required.
• Troubleshooting at customers.
• Assist in raw material sourcing.
• Managing and monitoring new product launches.
• Product training to sales team.
• Managing microbiological lab and development lab.
• Active involvement with manufacturing team.

Qualifications & Experience    

• BSc Chemistry Degree or related.
• Minimum 6 years Technical experience within the Personal Care and Homecare industries.
• Must have project management experience.
• Prior experience in setting up a laboratory for testing evaluations will be of benefit.
• Must currently be in a technical development position within the Personal Care/Homecare industry.
• Must currently deal with customers/suppliers.