We are supporting our Molesey based client in their recruitment of a Technical Manager for a 1 years maternity contract. Salary up to £50,000, hybrid working, 25 days holiday and Christmas closure.
With a mix of their own label and branded products, they sell to c2000 customers across several countries including the UK.
They are now seeking a highly motivated, passionate and reliable individual with an excellent eye for detail to join their close-knit team handling all of their technical and regulatory needs. This is a fast-paced and ever-changing role and as such, they are looking for a highly flexible and adaptable candidate who is happy to get involved in all aspects of the role. You will have at least 3-4 years' experience in a technical role.
The principal duties within this role are:
- Overseeing the Product Technologist and ensuring all projects are running to time
- Assessing products for safety and performance
- Being aware and on top of all global product regulations
- Putting together SDS and CLP details
- Overseeing PCN for the required markets
- Giving technical support to the OEM team during client meetings
- Managing the supplier manual and onboarding new suppliers
- Ensuring all factory audits are up to date and any issues resolved
- Offering technical support and quality assurance advice to all product development projects across A&B and OEM
- Ownership of the QC and QA processes and ensuring quality checks are undertaken for all deliveries in
- Putting together product specs and completing product files for new lines to send to our suppliers/manufacturers
- Ensuring manufacturer consistency, with visits where required
- Looking after all general technical queries from the wider team and from clients
- Managing the Japanese customer from a technical viewpoint
- Implementing ISO9001 and beyond
Person Specification:
- Adaptable and flexible – needs to maintain effectiveness and organisation in a fast moving/changing environment with varying tasks
- Highly organised in all tasks
- Ideally needs knowledge of a product development process
- Can do attitude – proactive and takes initiative
- Meticulous with attention to detail
- Ability to work alone and within a team
- Excellent communication skills with suppliers across the world
- Ability to handle pressure and be able to multi-task
- Proven time keeping and efficiency
- Microsoft Office knowledge – Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Prior knowledge of global regulations would be beneficial but not essential
- Prior knowledge of Formpak and IUCLID software would be an advantage, but training will be provided on both systems