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Senior Technical Manager
About the Role
The technical manager is expected to lead technical operations and strategy by maintaining high internal performance standards while proactively engaging with:
- External stakeholders
- Market trends
- Customer needs
to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the Plant Manager in technical decision-making and project lifecycle management, core duties include:
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Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the technical team to ensure high performance and capability growth
- Collaborate cross-functionally (production, quality, supply chain) to optimise operations
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Operational Ownership
- Own and continuously improve internal processes, systems, and technical standards
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Manage budgets, resources, and project delivery within agreed constraints
- Maintain asset reliability, maintenance strategies, and technical documentation
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Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity
- Identify opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and performance enhancement
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External & Strategic Engagement
- Act as a technical interface with customers, suppliers, and external partners
- Understand and translate customer requirements into technical deliverables
- Support business development, bids, and technical proposals
- Represent the organisation in audits, client meetings, and technical reviews
- Build strategic partnerships with suppliers and technology providers
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Qualifications
Education
- Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering / Technical discipline
Experience
- Proven experience in technical leadership or engineering management
- Experience working with customers or external stakeholders
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and best practices
Core Skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Self-motivated, able to work under pressure and independently
- Problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to make quick decisions
- Strong organisational and team leadership abilities
- Expertise in process improvement and validation
- Knowledge of regulatory standards relevant to the industry
- Ability to identify trends and contextually apply insights
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