Manager, R & D

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Summary:

This role involves leading a team of six while driving strong technical discussions in package and process development. It requires effective project management and prioritization to deliver key business outcomes, as well as close cross‑functional collaboration to align stakeholders and actions. The position also includes managing travel and expense budgets responsibly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop those in reporting organization through training opportunities, coaching, and performance management practices including conducting annual performance reviews, management succession, and development activities.

• Need to provide guidance and some level of training for engineers in your team to build capability & tool to execute projects.  

• Build a robust relationship with Cluster Stakeholder through a structured meeting cadence and communication. This is to ensure alignment with Global, Regional and Cluster objectives to meet required goals.

• Develop and execute projects for New Product Development (NPD), cost-savings, project prioritization, and other technically driven product changes; deliver commitments with budget and aligned timing expectations

• Drive alignment and enrollment to a course of action among key cross-functional peers in R&D, Commercial Marketing, Finance, GSARA, Quality and Supply Chain; Be part of problem-solving processes as required by the team; Ensure the information flow between all PCM/R&D areas and other relevant stakeholders

• Monitor local PCM budget, by controlling budget evolution (incl. travels, lab equipment procures), identifying any deviations between the real and the foreseen and taking corrective measures

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree – Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Pharmacy, Sciences

• Minimum 7 to 8 years’ experience in related field

• Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMGC) industry will be an added advantage

• Strong Project Management skill

Job Requirements:

• Permanent – full time job

• No relocation eligibility

Benefits & Culture:

SC Johnson is committed to providing a Great Place to Work for all its employees. Along with a competitive base salary, here are just some of the benefits you receive when joining the SC Johnson Family -

• Ongoing training and development

• Employee Committee that put on regular events, lunches, parties, fun days

• Family-owned company, with a family feel

• Be a member of a company championing a better world through sustainability and environmental protection measures

1. Need to know about project management skill set to work closely with Project team.

2. Able to work with Category RDE on product development ideation & technical solution brainstorming.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

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