Senior Technical Manager (CTO Designate)
Location: West-Midlands
Job ref: JH/62302
Sector: Chemicals
Function: R&D
Client Overview:
Established in the 70’s, our client is a market leader in the manufacture of high-performance polyurethane elastomer components, focusing on supplying high-performance polyurethane cast elastomer systems for a wide variety of applications in numerous industries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direction and support to the technical and quality teams for the development of resources to meet current and future business strategy and activity needs.
* Track and evaluate product development initiatives, reporting on progress to key stakeholders at different stages of the development lifecycle.
* Provide the sales team with technical support while accompanying them to customer sites.
* Provide guidance and leadership to resolve technical challenges for customers, ensuring appropriate resources are aligned to projects where needed.
* Maintain compliance of company accreditations, policies, and other certification requirements stipulated by customers or regulatory authorities.
* Liaise with all operations to ensure quality standards are being met.
* Manage budgets and cost-saving initiatives.
Candidate Profile:
* Working experience within a chemical environment with particular focus on Polyurethane Elastomers.
* Proven experience leading teams, continuous improvement, and change management.
* Degree Educated in Chemicals, Materials Science, or relevant field.
* Proven experience setting and delivering technical strategies.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Confident in customer-facing roles.
For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.
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