Job Description

Job Title: Technical Manager

Work Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

About the Company:

IPS Adhesives is a global supplier of adhesive and related solutions to a wide variety of markets. The role covers operations for three brands, Scigrip for Structural Adhesives, Integra for Surfacing Adhesives and Unika covering kitchen products. The business is focused on solving problems and delivering value to our customers through great people, class leading adhesive technologies, and innovative and flexible packaging and service offerings.

Role Accountabilities, Expectations, and Responsibilities:

Management - Oversee the local technical team and day to day activities within NPD and QC. Providing mentorship, training and guidance to ensure the delivery of high quality work. Project Management - Lead and manage the project portfolio within your region, adhering to project timelines and coordinating resources globally with other regional technical leaders. EHS Compliance - Maintain and update EHS risk assessments, COSHH and SOPs for laboratory environments. Quality Assurance - Maintain and develop NPD and QC systems and procedures as well as implementation of new SOPs when needed. Carrying out work in compliance to ISO 9001. Technical Expertise - Provide technical guidance and governance to the business. Support and lead teams through development projects and quality investigations. Collaboration - Liaise with commercial and marketing functions, supporting the development and implementation of the technical roadmap and business strategy. Confers with scientists, engineers and customers/potential customers regarding research, field test results, and prepares technical papers and reports. Reporting and Documentation - Maintain accurate documentation for all technical work through the team. Preparing updates, reporting progress and results to leadership and key stakeholders. Conveys technical ideas in written or verbal reports at a suitable level for the audience. Be a leader and drive improvement of everything. "Kaizen is the way of life". Make recommendations for improvements to facilities or processes when needed. Maintain an efficient practical working environment. Works to site health, safety, and quality standards. Proactive in reporting issues and making improvements. Controls chemical and process hazards in the laboratory through internal procedures.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Education to degree level within chemistry, chemical engineering or other relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience. Eight years or more experience working with adhesives, coatings, polymers, plastics, formulation development, material properties or other equivalent experience. Proven experience in technical management. A strong understanding of chemistry and the relevant technologies. Experience presenting to a wide range of audiences at all levels of the business including non-technical and business leaders. Chemical manufacturing experience is desirable. An awareness of sustainability, environment, health and safety issues. Strong IT skills including MS Office packages. Good organizational skills and a methodical approach to work. Ability to manage and balance workload to meet agreed project targets.

Key Competencies:

Ability to lead, manage and empower teams. Knowledge in a relevant scientific discipline. Data/information collection, management, and analysis. Planning and organisation Proactive, self-motivation and able to use initiative. Attention to detail. Effective communication skills - verbal and written across all levels of the organization Flexibility to adapt to the needs of customers or business objectives. * Teamwork.