Team Manager- Refinish and Color

About the role

Brief Job Description: - Lead Technical Team to: o Develop products, that can maintain Axalta Technology leadership. o Develop new products at right specification, right cost, that can be sold at market price meeting profitability objectives. o Ensure adequate technical & color support is given to customer line. o Accomplish variable margin improvement targets. - Work with Product Team to: o Deliver aggressive and SMART product development targets. o Identify and deliver product localization opportunities. o Identify opportunities to meet business targets. - Work with Regional/ Global Technology teams to: o Leverage technology developments in other countries/ regions, for business growth in India. o Technology consolidation to best utilize plant resources. - Work with supply chain, demand, operations to: o Ensure cross functional teams continue to focus on quality improvements. o Own products, so as to collaborate with manufacturing to make products as per market needs. - Maintain 5S in Laboratory & office area - Keep updated on latest Paint / Application Technologies Education Qualification & Experience: Coating Technical background (Postgraduate or Graduate in Paint Technology, Chemical engineering, Polymer Science) Minimum 12-15 years' related work experience in Paint or allied industry. Good knowledge of Paint Formulations, Raw Materials, Application Techniques is highly preferred. Strong ownership mindset and team-work spirit. Excellent Inter-personal communication skills & Presentation skills Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review. Recruitment Fraud Alert : We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you've encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA-Support-Center@axalta.com. 1.2 - First/Mid Level Officials and Managers (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)