Job Description
Technical ManagerManufacturingSouth YorkshireSalary depending on experience + benefits
Elevation Recruitment Group are working with one of our reputable clients where a great opportunity has come up to lead the technical function for a long-established manufacturing business that produces specialist metal-based products for high-performance industries.
This is a key leadership role where you’ll drive product quality, process optimisation and technical development across the site. You’ll work closely with Production, Quality and Commercial teams, providing technical expertise and leading a small technical team to deliver improvements, solve complex issues and support ongoing growth.
The Technical Manger role includes:• Leading and developing the technical team• Driving process optimisation and product improvement projects• Owning key technical metrics and using data to guide decision making• Supporting problem solving, root cause analysis and customer investigations• Overseeing raw material qualification and technical change control• Working closely with the lab, QA and Production to maintain high standards• Supporting commercial teams with technical information when needed• Managing technical input into external audits and customer requirements• Delivering clear technical reports to internal stakeholders
We’re looking for a Technical Manager with:• A degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry or similar• Strong experience in a technical leadership role within manufacturing• Knowledge of metals, alloys or complex process plant• A track record of improving processes and solving technical issues• Experience with quality tools such as RCA, 8D, 5 Why or FMEA• Confident communication skills and the ability to work across departments• A logical, analytical mindset with high attention to detail
This role would suit someone who enjoys leading technical teams, improving performance and being at the centre of technical decision making in a fast-moving production environment.
If you’d like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please apply or get in touch via