Technical Manager

Location: North Sunderland

Technical Manager | NPD | Quality | Compliance

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Leeds Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (DOE) Lead Innovation. Drive Quality. Shape the Future. Are you an experienced Technical Manager looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence the future of a growing manufacturing business? We're recruiting on behalf of an established and highly respected UK manufacturer with an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and continuous improvement. This is a pivotal leadership position where you'll take ownership of the Technical function, leading New Product Development (NPD), Research & Development (R&D), Quality, Compliance and Health & Safety, whilst managing an experienced technical team responsible for delivering innovative products and maintaining the highest manufacturing standards.

If you're passionate about developing new products, improving processes and leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you. Industry Experience Required To be considered for this opportunity, you must have Technical Management experience within one or more of the following industries:
Construction Products Building Materials Aggregates Chemical Manufacturing Unfortunately, applications from candidates outside of these sectors are unlikely to be considered due to the specialist nature of the products, manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements. The Opportunity Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll lead and develop a multi-disciplinary technical team of 4-6 professionals , including:
Quality Manager Compliance Manager Health & Safety R&D Technician This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll be responsible for driving innovation, ensuring compliance, developing new products and continually improving manufacturing standards across the business. You'll work closely with Production, Operations, Commercial and Senior Management to ensure products are developed efficiently, manufactured to the highest quality standards and delivered in line with customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities Lead the company's Technical function. Manage all New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through to successful product launch. Drive Research & Development activities, ensuring products meet customer, commercial and legislative requirements. Plan, manage and oversee product trials, testing and validation. Lead cross-functional technical projects across Manufacturing, Production, Commercial and Supply Chain. Develop and implement technical strategies that support business growth.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. Lead Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities, ensuring robust manufacturing standards are maintained. Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, customer specifications and industry standards. Champion Health & Safety throughout the business and promote a positive safety culture. Lead investigations into technical, manufacturing and quality issues, implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.

Develop, coach and mentor a high-performing technical team. Build strong working relationships across all departments, ensuring technical excellence supports operational success. What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced Technical Manager who combines strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to technical problem-solving. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Proven Technical Management experience within a manufacturing environment.

Experience with in Construction Products, Building Materials, Aggregates or Chemical Manufacturing. Strong New Product Development (NPD) experience. Research & Development (R&D) experience. Experience leading product…