Sr Specialist, PD & Innovation, APAC
Apply locations: Johor BahruTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 2 Days AgoJob requisition id: NB6022949Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow?
UPM could be the team for you.
We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials.
Besides enabling both businesses and consumers to make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world.
We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage.
Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!We are now looking for a Senior Specialist, Component Development, to join our APAC PD & Innovation Team.
The location of the position will be in Johor Bahru factory.Greetings from your future colleague/managerWe are thrilled to welcome you to join our Product Development & Innovation APAC team, providing a great platform for continuous learning and development with interesting challenges--Jeffrey Wu, Senior Manager, Product Development & Innovations, APACWhat you will doLead development projects as defined project manager to support market needs.Support product development projects as defined component expert role.Support product benchmarking study and product technology supporting customer and end-user projects.Problem-solving for product application internally or externally by leading product improvement projects or supporting continuous improvement tasks.Lead product application and methodology development as per business needs.Develop component (Chemical and Web material) competency.Who you areYou have a bachelor or master degree in Chemical Synthesis, Formulation, or Engineering.You have job experience with industry background from pressure-sensitive adhesive, coating, and resin preferred.You have job experience with industry background from label, tape, coating industry, or printing/package material preferred.You have team management experience.You have project management skills, especially in NPD project handling.You are able to convert market needs to product CTQs.You have good communication skills.You have good business insight.You have good skills in problem-solving, project planning, and decision-making.You have teamwork spirit and collaboration with stakeholders.You are proficient in written and oral English.This is what we offer for youA meaningful job– We have an inspiring purpose: 'We create a future beyond fossils.
Our work is impactful and transformative.A caring community– Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment.
We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues.
We support the work-life balance of all our employees.Development opportunities– We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.
We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.Responsible employer- Sustainability is at the core of everything we do.
We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity.
We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.Additional informationFor support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at ******#LI-DNPWe deliver renewable and responsible solutions and innovate for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers, and UPM Plywood.
As the industry leader in responsibility, we are committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the science-based targets to mitigate climate change.
We employ 16,600 people worldwide, and our annual sales are approximately EUR 10.5 billion.
Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM Biofore – Beyond fossils.This is UPM
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