Technical Manager

Duties:
Advise/Educate the commercial team to offer the appropriate/most suitable solution based on end application.
Assist clients with New Product Development (NPD), production trials, and sample procedures.
Co-ordinate and manage Supplier and Customer Trials
Carrying out internal audits to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Work closely with suppliers on the development and approval of new products and/or new raw materials
Work closely with contract manufacturers to ensure additives are produced as per specifications.
Assist investigation in case of a product complaint / product failure.
Work on R&D projects, customisations, and innovations internally & externally through strategic collaborations, e.g. universities, independent laboratories & consultants.
Administrate customer concerns.
Manage and maintain up to date SDS and CLP labelling.
Ownership of Product Codes and Product Formulation documents.

Experience required:
Experienced in QMS/ ISO system.
Experienced in the manufacture of plastics utilizing a variety of polymers & materials.
Understanding of microbiology
Chemical and industrial test methods.

Training/Qualifications required:
Scientific Degree ideally Polymer with Extensive Industrial Experience