Hayleys

Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate: manufacturing, logistics

Assistant Manager - Research and Development

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeThailandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Be a Sri Lankan applicant willing to reside in Thailand and have research and development experience.
Have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer, or Rubber Technology from a recognized university.
Have a Master's degree in Polymer Science and Technology or a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Have a minimum of six years of experience in a similar working environment in the glove industry, in research and development or process control.
Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Have strong interpersonal skills and results orientation.

Responsibilities

Contribute to product and process improvements.
Design and develop new products as requested by Marketing or the Head of Research and Development, conduct development in the laboratory, and implement products in the plant.
Manage new product introduction, including formulation development or modification, customized product development, and providing specifications to Marketing, Accounts, and Production.
Lead cost-reduction initiatives for existing products as required.
Implement existing product and process improvements requested by Production, the General Manager, Managing Director, or Factory Manager through forums.
Evaluate new chemicals received by the company, provide feedback, and implement changes where possible to improve existing processes.
Ensure that newly developed products meet legal and regulatory requirements in all markets served.
Work closely with staff from Marketing, Production, Engineering, and other disciplines on cross-functional projects.
Troubleshoot product, process, and quality issues; identify root causes; and implement corrective and preventive actions in coordination with cross-functional teams.
Ensure full product compliance with applicable quality, legal, regulatory, and customer requirements across all markets served, including relevant international standards.

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 30^th October 2026.

Pay and benefits of this above position will be competitive. Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

Hayleys

Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate: manufacturing, logistics

Hayleys is a large Sri Lankan conglomerate with operations across agriculture, transportation and logistics, and manufacturing. It produces goods such as activated carbon and rubber gloves, and it runs plantations and logistics services. Its products are made in factories, shades and mills, and its logistics arm coordinates shipping, warehousing, and distribution to move goods through the supply chain. The company grew from a trading house in 1878 to a diversified public company after an IPO in 1968, expanding through acquisitions and partnerships. This history helps Hayleys stand out from competitors by offering a broad, multi-sector footprint, a long track record, and resilience across changing markets. The goal is to be a leading, sustainable, diversified public enterprise in Sri Lanka that creates value across its various industries.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Gampaha, Sri Lanka
Founded: 1878

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