Technical Manager Role based in Warrington. Speciality Chemicals, polymers and materials business and market leader in its field.
Client Details
Our client is a global manufacturer and innovation leader in its sector
Description
Reporting to the Innovation Director, the Technical Manager's main function is to drive growth by leading the technical activities associated with this department
The Technical Manager will provide technical support by leading Innovation projects, directly managing customer tasks and projects, and providing general support across the board. The job holder will be expected to supervise a chemist and/or technician and to lead cross functional project teams.
The following responsibilities are associated with this job role but are not limited to:
· To lead short to long term programs and innovation projects related to the synthesis and development of new Capa materials and products.
· Develop the methods for processing and testing adhesives and sealants.
· Lead the activities of the Adhesives and Sealants applications laboratory.
· To observe legislative, safety, and environmental requirements of the Warrington site.
· Ensure effective and productive use of resources and deliver results on time and in a quality assured way in support of innovation and technical services projects and support activities
· To comply with Group IT and confidentiality procedures & policies
· Identify opportunities for improvement in the department across new products, processes, applications, analytical areas/techniques and market possibilities.
· The job holder is expected to acquire knowledge and keeps up to date with the developments in the field of polymer technology in particular related to polyurethane technology for job performance and personal improvement. Identifies, proposes and evaluates innovative ideas / materials / chemicals / processes for new product and process development.
Profile
· BSC, MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or Chemical Engineering - or equivalent
· Proven, extensive industrial laboratory experience with a track record of increasing responsibility with people management.
· Demonstrated expertise in formulating, testing and manufacture of polyurethane adhesives.
· Experience in the development of hotmelt and reactive hotmelt formulations would be an advantage.
· A strong working knowledge of analytical chemistry, polymer physical testing and thermal analysis methods.
· Practical knowledge of laboratory safety principles especially in conducting risk analyses and assessing hazardous chemicals (REACH, COSHH).
· Evidence of training and good project management skills
Job Offer
£70,000 to £90,000 plus package