Company Profile: A bespoke Flexographic printing and Flexible Packaging Manufacturer who supply packaging solutions to a wide range of industries. Title: Technical Manager Location: West Yorkshire Purpose of job: To effectively and efficiently manage, lead and control the Technical Department to provide technical support across the business, including guidance to production and support to customers where required. Key Accountabilities: Provide technical guidance to the business: Ensure technical support is provided to both the operations function and customers in order to meet business and customer expectations. Provide guidance and solutions to technical problems as and when they arise. Maintain an awareness of new materials, technologies and processing methods to the market that would be applicable for the business to maintain the company as a leading provider in flexible packaging solutions. Provide guidance on substrates and processing materials to minimise production issues. Liaise with NPD on product development trials providing guidance where appropriate in preparation for commercial production trials. Provide appropriately documented reports as and when required with technical recommendations. Awareness and experience of Food Contact Compliance for EU and USA Creation of Declaration of Compliance, overall and specific migrations testing, other testing as required. Ensure best practice and Continuous Improvements are at the forefront of production: Manage the team to deliver accurate process control and short interval control documentation to the production department Through liaison with the Quality Manager, provide technical assistance for investigations and offer technical solutions where appropriate. Through your technical team, ensure that; Continuous Improvements are challenged and implemented throughout the production processes. Provide monthly technical reports to the Technical Director Control and manage spend within the technical department Improvements are delivered by providing support, guidance and training to the relevant operators. SOP documents are accurate, up to date and used at all times. A robust production trial process is available and utilised to good effect. A link with customer service colleagues is provided to assist where required and advise on the Pass At Press process. Establish and effectively manage the Technical Team: Establish objectives and targets in line with business strategy and regularly review performance in line with companys process. Lead and coach the teams to develop and retain high calibre staff at all times. Provide coaching and mentoring by setting professional development plans to assist employees to reach their full potential through the performance management process. Ensure the teams deliver the highest standard of departmental and inter-departmental teamwork and customer service (both internal and external). Oversee the development of the teams with the goal to achieve best practices and optimal output. General: Work alongside others within the business to promote and implement the companys policies and goals. Treat all colleagues in a professional, fair and empathetic manner. Maintain regular, consistent and professional attendance, punctuality and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures at all times. Ensure health, safety, environment and quality always remain a priority. Work on your own initiative as require promoting a thinking out of the box approach and attitude. Skills & Competences: Good level of general education. Degree standard education desirable. Proven experience in a flexographic print, lamination and conversion environment essential. Experience of laser advantageous but not essential. Demonstrated success in managing and developing technical teams. In-depth knowledge of materials (substrates, inks), technologies, equipment, processing methods. Sound understanding of Food Contact Compliance. Experience of ISO 9001. Proficient in IT symptoms and applications. Strong attention to detail and well organised. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Self-motivated/self-starter. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Positive and professional approach always.