Listgrove Ltd
Technical Manager
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Technical Manager
Location: Kent
Salary: £66,000 to £83,000
The Opportunity
The Technical Manager is responsible for all technical aspects of the product portfolio, including:
- Developing/selecting formulations
- Agreeing associated product performance claims
- Ensuring regulatory compliance across the product line in the marketplace
- Managing MSDSs and associated label elements
- Providing technical service and training to staff and customers across relevant geographies
Key Responsibilities
Technical Development & Strategy
- Lead the development and deployment of product formulations for own-brand and private-label products, ensuring performance standards and claims compliance.
- Maintain technical supervision of the product line.
- Develop and manage product technical strategies focused on:
- Cost reduction
- Efficiency improvements
- Product lifecycle management
- Monitor market and industry trends, identifying opportunities relating to performance, pricing, and supply.
Stakeholder & Supplier Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with raw material suppliers, technology partners, and third-party manufacturers.
- Provide technical guidance to support manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, sales, and marketing activities.
- Oversee technical governance, reporting, budgeting, and representation within industry bodies and global technical functions.
Regulatory & Quality Assurance
- Ensure regulatory compliance across the product portfolio:
- Managing MSDSs
- Ensuring labelling accuracy
- Securing approvals
- Complying with OEM requirements
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Training & Customer Support (Technical & Service)
- Oversee technical training, product support, and engineering services for internal teams and customers across relevant regions.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Education & Technical Background
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in the lubricant segment, covering lubricants, greases, and coolants.
Relevant Job Experience
- Experience in lubricant sector roles, including:
- Deployment Technology
- R&D (Research and Development)
- TS&D (Technical Service & Development)
- Customer Technical Support
- Knowledge of CDP (Chemical Data Portal) management.
Regulatory & Industry Knowledge
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance for oil and chemical products, including:
- ATIEL, European Specifications (ACEA), and OEM requirements.
- REACH Regulations.
- VLS (Vehicle Lightweighting Strategy) and other industry standards.
- Extensive knowledge of formulations and raw materials, including:
- Base oils
- Additives
- Petrochemical supply chain market.
Commercial & Soft Skills
- High commercial acumen, with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of engaging stakeholders across all levels.
- Proven capabilities in stakeholder management, prioritisation, project management, and time management.
- Fluent in English.
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Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree or MBA.
- Cross-cultural awareness and international business experience.
- Proven negotiation skills and understanding of strategic supplier/customer dynamics.
- Experience in identifying commercial or technical growth opportunities.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA and dashboard development.
- Understanding of product lifecycle management principles.
- Second language capability.
Additional Information
For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female, and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
Eligibility to work in the UK is mandatory for this role. Candidates must provide proof of eligibility with their application.
Interested applicants should send their full resume and salary expectations to:
Andy Zanin Business Director T: +44 (0)1789 207070 E: andy.zanin@listgrove.com
Connect with Andy on LinkedIn.
Why select Listgrove?
- Five decades of market intelligence expertise.
- Unrivalled industry networks.
- Recognised international brand.
- HR-qualified professionals supporting global talent acquisition.
For more information on how Listgrove has supported clients in their talent and HR needs, visit their Case Studies page.
For details on services, global success, and testimonials, visit www.listgrove.com.
Registrar Info: Listgrove Limited | Registered in England | No: 01197713
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