Technical Manager

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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 focuses on solving problems and delivering value to our customers through great people, class‑leading adhesive technologies, and innovative and flexible packaging and service offerings.

Job Title: Technical Manager
Work Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

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 delivery of high quality work.
• Project Management – Lead and manage the project portfolio within the 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, and implement new SOPs as needed, operating in compliance with ISO 9001.
• Technical Expertise – Provide technical guidance and governance to the business, supporting and leading 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.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Consult scientists, engineers and customers regarding research, field‑test results, and prepare technical papers and reports.
• Reporting and Documentation – Maintain accurate documentation for all technical work, preparing updates, reporting progress and results to leadership and key stakeholders, and conveying technical ideas in written or verbal reports at a suitable level for the audience.
• Continuous Improvement – Drive Kaizen, recommend improvements to facilities or processes, and maintain an efficient working environment.
• Health, Safety and Quality – Work to site health, safety and quality standards, proactively reporting issues and improving, and control laboratory chemical and process hazards 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:

• Degree level education in chemistry, chemical engineering or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Eight years or more experience working with adhesives, coatings, polymers, plastics, formulation development, material properties or equivalent.
• Proven experience in technical management.
• Strong understanding of chemistry and the relevant technologies.
• Experience presenting to a wide range of audiences at all business levels.
• Chemical manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Aware of sustainability, environment, health and safety issues.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office.
• Good organisational 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 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.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Building Materials