Group Manager R+D (m/f/d) Lubricants

Management of the "Lubricating Greases" team, development of new products, implementation of training courses, process improvements

Your tasks

  • Management of the “Lubricating greases” team
  • Optimization of existing and development of new products in the supported product area, taking into account the following aspects: Quality, efficiency, safety, future market development, legal and other regulations
  • Representation of the company in relevant specialist committees and associations, at technical and scientific events
  • Conducting training courses for customers and trading partners
  • Cross-departmental improvement of processes
  • Supervision of trainees in the area of R&D in coordination with the trainer
  • Supporting the sales department with the introduction and support of products in Germany and abroad

Your profile

  • Completed studies as a chemist or chemical engineer
  • Knowledge of the formulation and application of lubricating greases
  • Independent and autonomous way of working
  • Enjoy dealing with people and working in a team
  • Willingness to travel
  • Foreign language skills, at least very good knowledge of English
  • Experienced with the common MS Office programs

We offer

  • An economically strong company with a high level of innovation
  • Exciting working environment
  • Remuneration according to chemical tariff

Apply now

Apply now under the reference number HRV-23-029 by e-mail to

Your benefits

For tariff employees

Attractive remuneration according to chemical tariff

Company fitness program: 2 variants to choose from at low monthly fees

37.5 hours per week

Free use of our ZG company parking spaces & ideal public transport connections

Annual benefit: 100 % of a gross monthly salary (“13th salary“)
Vacation pay: €1,200 gross per calendar year

Company canteen: daily changing dishes

30 days vacation per calendar year
5 days “additional leave”, payout also possible

“Corporate Benefits” program: special conditions and attractive discounts for products/services from well-known providers

Company pension scheme: employer contribution min. 1,454.55 € per year
Supplementary long-term care insurance: €33.65 per month
Company doctor on site

Company events: e.g. summer party/Christmas party, open day, health day

We look forward to receiving your application

Please send your complete application documents, quoting the reference number HRV-23-029, your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations, by e-mail to bewerbung@zeller-gmelin.de. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.