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Alchem Partners

Technical Manager

Bury
£60k – £70k/yr
Posted about 18 hours ago
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Technical Manager

Alchem Partners are excited to be partnered with a family-owned and innovative chemical group focused on both Manufacturing and Distribution. They are a growing business with an amazing culture, one where you are encouraged to bring new and exciting ideas to the table, a company where you can truly see your work shape and direct the business as they continue to grow.

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Technical Manager, someone who has a strong grasp of both the technical and commercial acumen for such a role.

The successful individual will lead and oversee all technical aspects of the production processes and product development within R&D. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, implementing innovative solutions to improve efficiency and product quality. You will also continue to develop strategies that drive towards the creation of disruptive technologies which will contribute to future revenue streams.

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Essential Criteria

  • Degree in Chemistry or related scientific subject
  • Significant experience at leadership level in a similar role, one with both technical and commercial responsibility
  • Have experience working within the coatings industry would be highly advantageous
  • Experience within the chemical space either manufacturing or R&D
  • Proven experience managing technical projects and leading cross-functional teams
  • Strong experience of process improvement and quality assurance
  • A commercially astute individual who can lead their technical team but also be a visible presence amongst the commercial teams and customers

This role will suit an individual who not only has the above experiences/qualifications but someone who is a true problem solver, a person with excellent analytical skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

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Benefits

In return, our client is offering a salary of c£65,000pa negotiable, up to 20% bonus plus benefits including private healthcare, enhanced holiday allowance with a buy-back scheme, regular CSM days, and charity-focused days.

Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you.

About Us

Alchem Partners are a UK-based search business, providing a process-driven and personable service to the Chemical and associated industries. We pride ourselves on the very best levels of service to both candidates and clients alike.

www.alchempartners.co.uk

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Skills

Technical Leadership
Commercial Acumen
Product Development
R&D Management
Process Improvement
Quality Assurance
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Analytical Skills
Cross Functional Team Leadership

Location

Bury, England, United Kingdom

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