Manager, R&D

Position Summary The Manager R&D functions as the leader of Body Protection (hereafter BP) R&D in Hercules Plant. She/He is responsible for leading and coaching the Hercules BP R&D team to achieve Long Range Plan (LRP) targets in alignment with the Body Protection Business Unit. She/He will collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and other key functions to ensure clear communication and consistent best practice implementation of BP related to product development initiatives. She/He will work on new and novel materials, designs, and assembly techniques to develop products that meet customer needs within the business unit. In addition, the Manager will manage assigned development and improvement projects to drive value for Ansell internal stakeholders and for our customers. She/He will lead or support new product commercialization and launch efforts including evaluation, development, procurement and start‑up of new products and processes. RESPONSIBILITIES & SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES Design and develop new products as per BP BU LRP. Generate new ideas to support NPD pipeline. Lead the team based on material, design and process pillars to support overall R&D mechanism. Leadership, coaching and mentoring for R&D team to increase skills and grow competencies. Facilitate alignment of R&D team with Body Protection GCM team LRP goals to grow BP business through innovative product development. Support or collaborate with other R&D teams as per requirement. Research new technologies that allow Ansell to grow our leadership in differentiated NPDs. Seek out potential partnerships to facilitate Ansell access to new technologies directly and indirectly. Support operations in key strategic process improvement projects to achieve lower cost, higher quality and productivity. Comply with R&D laboratory safety regulations. Comply with R&D standards and practices/development plans. Develop test procedures based on newly developed product standards and market requirements. Responsible for 5S and EHS of R&D team and area. Share best safety practices with global teams and strive for continuous safety improvements. Any other tasks assigned by the line manager necessary to perform the function. Education Bachelor’s degree in material science, materials engineering and co‑related areas. Job Experience 5+ years’ experience in R&D as manager. 5+ years’ experience as people manager. Knowledge and Skills Strong leadership Strong communication skills Very good team work spirit People development Quality focus Customer focus Result oriented Good resilience Fluency in Portuguese and English Desirable Job Competencies ERP Protheus Microsoft Office People oriented Transparency Decisive Long term thinking Focus on growth Proactive Risk management Why Ansell Ansell is a leading global provider of protection solutions. Our company designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of protection solutions that meet the ever‑changing needs and demands of our markets and industries. Protection is our primary concern as millions of people around the world depend on Ansell in their professional and personal lives. Our vision is to create a world where people can enjoy optimal protection against the risk they are exposed to. Whether at work or during their leisure time, people require the right protection for the right application. After all, what better guarantee is there than increased safety, security and productivity than through adequate protection. Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work, it’s not just words. We want applicants to know that we are sensitive and thoughtful and provide an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, its what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s also what differentiates Ansell. We believe everyone, no matter how that person identifies, deserves an opportunity to achieve success. #J-18808-Ljbffr