Technical Manager in Kent

Technical Manager The Opportunity

The Technical Manager is responsible for all technical aspects of the product portfolio. Including developing/selecting formulations and agreeing associated product performance claims of the product line in the marketplace including MSDSs and associated label elements and the provision of technical service and training to staff and customers in all relevant geographies.

• Lead the development and deployment of product formulations for own-brand and private label products, ensuring performance standards and claims.
• Product line technical maintenance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with raw material suppliers, technology partners, and third-party manufacturers.
• Development and management of the product technical strategies focused on cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and product lifecycle management.
• Monitor market and industry trends to identify opportunities relating to performance, pricing, and supply.
• Oversee technical training, product support, and engineering services for internal teams and customers across relevant regions.
• Provide technical guidance to support manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, sales and marketing activities.
• Oversee technical governance, reporting, budgeting, and representation within industry bodies and global technical functions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across the product portfolio, including MSDS management, labelling, approvals, and OEM requirements.

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Extensive experience in the lubricant segment (Lubes, Greases, Coolants)
• Experience in lubricant sector at Deployment Technology, R&D (Research and Development), TS&D (Technical Service & Development) or Customer Technical Support.
• Knowledge of CDP management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance for oil and chemical products (ATIEL, European Specifications – ACEA and OEMs, REACH, VLS, and others)
• Solid knowledge of formulations and raw materials - base oils, additives, petrochemical supply chain market.
• High commercial acumen with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proven stakeholder management, prioritisation, project management, and time management capabilities
• Fluent English skills

• Master’s degree or MBA
• Cross-cultural awareness and international business experience
• Proven negotiation skills and understanding of strategic supplier/customer dynamics
• Experience identifying commercial or technical growth opportunities
• Experience using SAP S/4
  
  HANA and Dashboard Development
• Understanding of product lifecycle management principles
• Second capability

For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the forms , and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.