The Opportunity Our client is looking for a Technical Manager to join their leadership team and take the lead across our UK production facilities. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll be at the centre of everything from new product launches and process improvements to supplier collaboration and operational excellence. It’s also a rare career opportunity: you’ll report directly to the Head of Operations — and with retirement on the horizon for that role, there’s a clear succession path for the right person to step into that position in the future. What You’ll Be Doing No two days will be the same, but here’s a flavour of what you’ll get stuck into: * Lead and Improve Production: Take ownership of the production processes — including moulding, secondary operations like assembly, and facility improvements — and drive them to the next level. * Champion New Product Introductions: Work closely with design, engineering, and operations teams to make sure new products are ready for scalable, efficient manufacturing. * Push the Boundaries of Process Excellence: Introduce and embed modern manufacturing tools and techniques such as Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, FMEA, DFMEA, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Collaborate Across the Value Chain: Partner with suppliers to source, validate, and onboard new capabilities — and work directly with customers on tec...