Overview
Join us as the Technical Manager in our Glasgow production plant. In this role you will lead and manage the plant's technology engineering team, ensuring compliance with automotive industry requirements, environmental standards, and food safety protocols (HACCP, Kosher, Halal). The role involves continuous improvement of processes, product quality, and alignment with customer needs, acting as part of the site leadership team to shape vision and strategy for the Glasgow site.
Your key responsibilities
* Oversee and direct process engineering activities, including product specification reviews and quality analysis
* Collaborate with R&D and global product line teams to develop optimized processes, testing procedures, and ensure compliance with ISO and food safety standards
* Lead process improvement initiatives, employing control and statistical methods
* Manage departmental budgets, resources, and performance metrics
* Ensure effective management of change (MOC) processes, maintaining alignment with industry standards and quality goals
* Develop in-depth knowledge of products and processes to drive continuous improvement and engineer development
* Support audits, resolve customer complaints, and address internal non-conformances
* Set departmental KPIs in line with business objectives and ensure their achievement
* Provide leadership and coaching to staff, managing performance and development aligned with HR policies
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering field
* 6-10 years of technical experience in product realization within manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a management role
* Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
* Continuous improvement mindset; Six Sigma Black Belt certification is advantageous
* Familiarity with PPAP, parts submission warrants, and AIAG core tools is advantageous
* Certification in VDA 6.3 and knowledge of TS 16949 is advantageous
* Expertise in statistical process control, ISO standards, and quality assurance techniques is advantageous
* Strong ability to set priorities, manage resources, and lead teams
Benefits
* Competitive salary and additional benefits package
* Supportive and dynamic, yet down-to-earth work environment
* A flat organization with short lines in which ownership and initiatives are valued
* On-the-job learning, training and courses to support employee development
About NORIT
NORIT Activated Carbon is a global leader producing various qualities of activated carbon in powder and granular form. Our mission is to be the customer's #1 choice for added value activated carbon solutions in energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We supply a broad portfolio of materials, know-how and technical expertise, complementary services and technologies. We have manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and United States and a Global Business Service center in Riga.
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