Responsibilities The Technical Manager will be responsible to manage R&D team to… Oversee the development and optimization of robust coatings formulations from lab to production scale and support as required once in the market. Development of new products/formulations and reformulation of existing products Lab development, testing & analysis including competitor benchmarking & stability studies Evaluation and approval of alternative or new raw materials including meeting suppliers Progressing of projects through to production scale up & following FMAP process Writing and presenting technical reports to key stakeholders across the business Ensuring regulatory compliance and other key metrics e.g., performance and profit margin Contribute to the ideation and innovation process and build a pipeline of innovation projects effectively and drive current and future new product development (NPD) projects. Provision of support including to other departments - QA, Marketing, Production etc. Lead and coach a team of co-workers, plan and efficiently coordinate work Day to day management of a laboratory Qualifications Educated to Degree Level or equivalent in a physical science discipline Proven experience of product development using project plans within a stage-gated process. Able to present clear and structured project plans within a stage-gated process. Strong chemistry and materials science knowledge Able to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical people effectively. Good understanding of coatings market and formulation best practices. Sounds knowledge of the European Regulatory landscape. Knowledge of industry testing standards (ISO/ EN/ ASTM). A practitioner of Six Sigma, experimental designs and statistical analysis. Must hold a UK driving license Second Language desirable Our offer… Work life balance Competitive compensation programme Bonus plan Private medical insurance Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and ID&E programmes LIJR1