Senior Technical Manager

2 weeks ago


West Midlands, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.


Senior Technical Manager (CTO Designate)
West-Midlands

Job ref: JH/62302
Sector: Chemicals
Function: R&D
Location: West-Midlands


Client Overview:
Established in the 70's, our client is a market leader in the manufacture of high-performance polyurethane elastomer components. They are unique in having been originally a polyurethane trade moulder, they changed the business direction to become cast elastomer suppliers. Today they concentrate on supplying high-performance polyurethane cast elastomer systems for a wide variety of applications in numerous industries and can fine-tune urethane chemistry to meet the requirements of most markets.


Senior Technical Manager Focus:
The Senior Technical Manager will be responsible for the development of company products, providing technical support to sales and customers and troubleshooting any issues that arise. Accountable for the technical strategy, you will influence how the company's technology will develop and in turn help the growth of the business. You will lead a cross-functional team of 7 or more in R&D, Quality and Project Management. This role will have the potential to take over as Chief Technology Officer in the near future.


Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide direction and support to the technical and quality teams for the development of resources to meet the current and future business strategy and activity needs.
  2. Track and evaluate product development initiatives, reporting on progress to key stakeholders at the different stages of the development lifecycle.
  3. Provide the sales team with technical support while accompanying them to customer sites.
  4. Provide guidance and leadership to resolve technical challenges for customers, ensuring appropriate resources are aligned to projects where needed.
  5. Maintain compliance with company accreditations, policies and other certification requirements, stipulated by customers or regulatory authorities.
  6. Liaise with all operations to ensure quality standards are being met.
  7. Manage budgets and cost-saving initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

  1. Working experience within a chemical environment with particular focus on Polyurethane Elastomers.
  2. Proven experience leading teams, continuous improvement and change management.
  3. Degree Educated in Chemicals, Materials Science or relevant field.
  4. Proven experience setting and delivering technical strategies.
  5. Strong problem-solving skills.
  6. Confident with customer facing.

For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.


Why select Listgrove?

  1. Five Decades of Market Intelligence
  2. Unrivalled Industry Networks
  3. Recognised International brand
  4. HR Qualified Professionals

Performance through People.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: (phone number removed)

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