Title: Technical Manager Location: Greater Manchester Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience Term: Permanent Working Hours: As necessary, min 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8.00am-5.00pm, 23 days holiday 8 statutory bank holidays SRG is working as an exclusive partner to a leading German owned manufacturer of janitorial, hygiene and home care cleaning products who are now looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join the team in Greater Manchester. You would be responsible for the management of the quality control and quality assurance and quality management systems (QMS), technical audits, new product development, sustainable packaging solutions and much more. Due to this company’s strong presence in Europe, you would work alongside German colleagues to ensure product excellence and compliance across the UK, German, and other European markets. This role would suit candidates with several years’ experience within the biocides, homecare, and household product manufacturing industry. Role / Description Liaise and collaborate with German colleges on regulatory changes, product development and sustainability and quality across the group Provide regulation and technical approval on products across the UK, German, and other European markets Creation 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 Requirements Minimum HNC in scientific discipline Recent industrial experience managing busy operations Recent experience working in a FMCG Manufacturing Environment Hands on experience managing QC / QA operations Very good written and verbal communication skills Full Driving Licence, willing and able to travel at short notice Full right to work in the UK – There is no sponsorship available with this role SRG is the UK’s number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. 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 If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It’s this combination that makes us different. We’re committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients. Keywords: formulation, NPD, NPI, new product innovation, new product development, wet chemistry, rheology, laboratory, lab, technical, project management, personal care, detergents, cleaning products, cosmetics, research and development, cosmetic science, research and development, FMCG, R&D, Pharmaceutical Science, wipes, development chemistry, chemist, chemistry, biocides, antibacterial, laundry, detergents, manufacturing