Michele Marigo

Group R & d and Quality Manager @Tenax Group

Verona, IT

Lead the research, development & quality assurance processes, ensuring innovation, efficiency, and compliance. Manage product development, optimising manufacturing processes, & driving continuous improvement while aligning with business objectives.Research & Development (R&D)• Lead the development of new products and formulations in coatings, adhesives, and surface treatment solutions.• Optimize existing products by improving performance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency.• Conduct technical feasibility studies for new raw materials and technologies to enhance product innovation.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, marketing, and sales) to align R&D efforts with market needs.• Maintain strong relationships with universities, research institutes, and industry partners to foster technological advancements.• Manage scale-up activities from lab to full-scale production, ensuring smooth technology transfer.• Enhance manufacturing reliability by introducing new technologies and best practices.Leadership & Team DevelopmentQuality Management• Oversee quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes to ensure consistent product excellence.• Implement and improve testing methodologies for raw materials, in-process checks, and final products.• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality deviations or customer complaints.• Ensure regulatory compliance with industry standards.• Promote a culture of quality excellence throughout the organization, ensuring adherence to best practices.• Drive process optimization to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining high-quality standards.Build, mentor, and manage the R&D and Quality teams, fostering a high-performance culture.Set clear objectives and KPIs to drive innovation, efficiency, and accountability within the department.Promote a collaborative working environment between R&D, Quality, and Production teams.

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