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Technical Manager (Manufacturing/ R&D)

Exeter
7 months ago
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£60,000 - £65,000 + Profit Bonus + Training Opportunities + Car or Car Allowance + Flexible Hours + Hybrid Working + Private Medical + Pension + Holidays

Commutable from Exeter, Okehampton, Crediton, Tiverton, Honiton, Tavistock, Launceston, and surrounding areas

Are you a leader from Pharmaceutical, Food, Manufacturing, Engineering or similar looking to join a well-recognised FMCG business in a highly autonomous and challenging leadership position where you will play a major role in the future success and direction of the business?

On offer is the chance to join an industry leading manufacturing business in a role which you can make your own, taking part in key decisions in the company to play a key role in future development as well as your team.

In this role you will have a varied role that involves leading the R&D team in functions such as product development, process improvement and more. You will have approximately 11 direct reports and operate as a senior manager within the business.

The role would suit a leader or manager from an engineering, manufacturing, R&D, Food, pharmaceutical or related Engineering/ Science background.

The Role:
*Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours
*Hybrid working (3 days minimum in office)
*Leading a team of approximately 12 direct reports
*Leading R&D projects and manufacturing improvements

The Person:
*Experience as a manager/ leader
*Experience within Engineering, manufacturing, or science
*Adaptability to versatile management approaches

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Toby Causon at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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