Assistant Manager - Research and Development

Dipped Products PLC

Dipped Products PLC and its subsidiary companies are ranked amongst the world’s leading manufacturers of rubber gloves. DPL operates in Sri Lanka, Thailand and an extended marketing arm in Italy, Poland and France. The company is listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and is a member of Hayleys Group.

Assistant Manager-Research and Development- Dipped Products (Thailand) Ltd

Dipped Products PLC seeks a dynamic, results-oriented individual to be recruited as a Assistant Manager- Research and Development for operations based in Thailand.

Job Responsibilities

• Involve in product and process improvements
• Design and develop new products as requested by marketing/Head of R&D in the lab and implement in the plant.
• New product introduction (NPI) which includes development/modification of formulation, product development according to the customized requirements, provide specifications to marketing, accounts and production departments
• Cost reduction initiatives for the existing product based on the requirement
• Existing product/process improvements requested by production/GM/MD/FM in forums.
• Evaluation of new chemicals received by the company Provide feedback and implement where possible to improve the existing processes
• Ensure new product developed meet Legal & Regulatory requirements in all markets served
• Work closely with staff from Marketing, Production, and Engineering departments as well as from other disciplines for cross functional team based projects
• Troubleshoot product, process, and quality-related issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure 100% product compliance with all applicable quality, Legal, Regulatory, and customer requirements across all markets served, including relevant international standards.

Person’s Profile

• Sri Lankan willing to reside in Thailand with R&D Experience
• Bachelor degree in Chemistry /Polymer /Rubber Technology from a recognized University
• MSc in (Polymer Science and Technology)/ relevant Postgraduate qualification
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in similar working environment Glove Industry (R&D/ Process Control)
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong results orientation

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please apply now. The closing date for applications will be 17th October 2026.

Pay and benefits of this above position will be competitive and the rewards are performance driven

Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.