Technical Manager - Greater Manchester
Smart4Sciences is working with a specialist manufacturer within the construction materials sector to recruit a Technical Manager for their site in the North West.
This is a senior opportunity for a technically experienced professional with a strong polymer background and experience leading people within an R&D, NPD or technical environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of the technical function, supporting product development and bringing new products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and R&D function, overseeing new product development.
• Develop and improve polymer-based products through to commercialisation.
• Manage, mentor and develop the technical team.
• Drive product improvement and technical innovation.
• Oversee testing, validation and product performance.
• Work closely with manufacturing to support product scale-up.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and wider business teams.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• Significant experience working with polymers within R&D, NPD or a technical environment.
• Proven experience managing or leading a technical or R&D team.
• Experience taking products from development through to commercialisation.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Background in insulation, membranes or construction materials.
• Experience with polymer films, coatings, adhesives, laminates or similar materials.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.

Salary: -55,000 - -75,000 depending on experience
Location: Greater Manchester
If you''re an experienced polymer professional with strong R&D leadership experience and are interested in taking ownership of a technical function, please apply or get in touch to discuss the opportunity further.