Technical Manager

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Title: Technical Manager
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 depending on experience
Term: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week 8.00am-5.00pm. 23 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays.

SRG is working as an exclusive partner to a leading manufacturer of janitorial and home care products. They are now looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join the team in Greater Manchester. You would be responsible for the management of the factory, quality management, technical audits, new product development, sustainable packaging solutions and much more. This role would suit candidates with several years' experience within the biocides, homecare and household product manufacturing industry.

Role / Description

Creation and maintenance of quality management systems used across the entire business
Build lasting relationships with trade associations and regulatory agencies keeping up to date with industry/legislation changes
Manage raw material SDS (safety data sheets) and PIF's (product information files), artwork changes and audits in accordance to REACH/CLP/GHS regulations
Working with various stakeholders in the business you will be person of contact for new product and packaging development.
Formulate and develop leading laundry / detergent products
Management, growth and development of the staff on the manufacturing site (9 direct reports)
Environmental management of non-hazardous and hazardous waste on site
Lead continuous improvement and change management through the technical and quality team
Build, recruit, train and manage your team.
Site health and safety, maintaining a safe working environment for all
Requirements

Minimum HNC in scientific discipline
Recent industrial experience managing a busy manufacturing site
Knowledge and understanding of laundry/detergent/biocides regulations
Very good written and verbal communication skills
Full Driving License
Full right to work in the UK - There is no sponsorship available with this role SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on (phone number removed)

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: formulation, NPD, NPI, new product innovation, new product development, wet chemistry, rheology, laboratory, lab, technical, project management, personal care, detergents, cleaning products, cosmetics, research and development, cosmetic science, research and development, FMCG, R&D, Pharmaceutical Science, wipes, development chemistry, chemist, chemistry, biocides, antibacterial, laundry, detergents, manufacturing

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