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