Technical Manager

This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a word document, depending on which sector you are in, to :-

Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk

Head of Print recruitment–Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk

Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk

Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies –

George Thompson – george@harrison-scott.co.uk

Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon

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A highly specialised print company at the very pinnacle of the sector they operate in has an opening within its management team. You lead on all technical aspects manufacture and supply including product development, internal and external quality, process development and compliance. As part of the Senior Leadership Team , you will be responsible for leadership in delivering our shared objectives, vision and purpose.

This role will be responsible for leadership in delivering our client’s shared objectives, vision and purpose.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all technical trials with the technical team.
• Work alongside the Design team to identify new techniques/ materials to improve our product offering, generated within the team and in response to specific customer requests.
• Ensure all NCRs are reviewed and corrective actions generated are followed through.
• Work alongside the operations teams to deliver continuous improvement in the quality in terms of aesthetics as well as yield/ complaints, within the cost targets.
• Ensure our Quality Management System is robust and meets the externally audited requirements of ISO 9001.
• Conduct and control all new machinery/process trialling in conjunction with Engineering and the relevant departmental manager and identified process operatives.
• Ensure that all new machinery/processes are implemented in line with the companies Health & Safety Policy, Environmental Policy and Licenses.
• Communicate any change or trial with the relevant Departmental Manager and peers.
• Ensure that all processes are executed in an efficient and speedy manner. This to be carried out to meet all requirements and in a method, which is cost effective, providing a comprehensive and efficient service.
• Implement the most efficient work practices, aiming for zero errors, nil waste, no double handling, through regularly reviewing current process and scenarios, highlighting any areas of concern, suggesting improvements where necessary.
• Reduce level of manual intervention by leveraging existing applications to automate routine activities.
• Constantly aiming for the highest standards of quality and efficiency through a thorough understanding of the industry, latest technical requirements and process review.
• Ensure all data is maintained and accurate in the systems utilised by the company.
• Assess performance constantly identifying and sharing success factors, identifying bottlenecks, execute root cause analysis, propose improvements.
• Be responsible for health & safety in the working area