CK Group are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join a Fine Chemicals manufacturing company at their site based in Newmarket on a full time, permanent basis. Location: The Technical Manager will be based at the company's site in Newmarket, easily commutable from Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ely, Saffron Walden and Royston. Technical Manager Role: Your main duties will be: Leading Safety and ensuring departmental HSE compliance Leading daily Operational Planning for Production and Development teams Supporting and training departmental employees Quality and Data analysis for full compliance Driving site-wide efficiencies and continual improvement Technical Troubleshooting Senior Representation under the Site DirectorYour Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience: Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree, alternatively at least 5 years' experience within Fine Chemical/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (ideally MSc/PhD) Proven Operations Leadership experience within Chemical/Pharmaceutical sectors demonstrable track record of troubleshooting/problem-solving in Laboratories or Production Prior experience in people-facing leadership roles (Team Leader/Senior Management) Understanding of Six Sigma or similar methodologies Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 (QHSE) Management Systems Analytical proficiency - GC, HPLC, FTIR, KF and other QC ...