Title: Technical Manager
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 depending on experience
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week 8.00am-5.00pm. 23 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays.
SRG is working as an exclusive partner to a leading manufacturer of janitorial and home care products. They are now looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join the team in Greater Manchester. You would be responsible for the management of the factory, quality management, technical audits, new product development, sustainable packaging solutions and much more. This role would suit candidates with several years’ experience within the biocides, homecare and household product manufacturing industry.
* Role / DescriptionCreation and maintenance of quality management systems used across the entire business
* Build lasting relationships with trade associations and regulatory agencies keeping up to date with industry/legislation changes
* Manage raw material SDS (safety data sheets) and PIF’s (product information files), artwork changes and audits in accordance to REACH/CLP/GHS regulations
* Working with various stakeholders in the business you will be person of contact for new product and packaging development.
* Formulate and develop leading laundry / detergent products
* Management, growth and development of the staff on the manufacturing site (9 direct reports)
* Environmental management of non-hazardous and hazardous waste on site
* Lead continuous improvement and change management through the technical and quality team
* Build, recruit, train and manage your team.
* Site health and safety, maintaining a safe working environment for all
* RequirementsMinimum HNC in scientific discipline
* Recent industrial experience managing a busy manufacturing site
* Knowledge and understanding of laundry/detergent/biocides regulations
* Very good written and verbal communication skills
* Full Driving Licence
* Full right to work in the UK – There is no sponsorship available with this role
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If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to rhi.turner@srgtalent.com. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on 0161 6671 812
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