Technical Manager
Sector: Packaging
Function: Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Location: UK
Ref: AZ/65048
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Based in:
Kent
The Role:
The Technical Manager is responsible for all technical aspects of the product portfolio. Including developing/selecting formulations and agreeing associated product performance claims, of the product line in the marketplace including MSDSs and associated label elements and the provision of technical service and training to staff and customers in all relevant geographies.
Salary: £66,000 to £83,000
Responsibilities:
Lead the development and deployment of product formulations for own-brand and private label products, ensuring performance standards and claims.
Product line technical maintenance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with raw material suppliers, technology partners, and third-party manufacturers.
Development and management of the product technical strategies focused on cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and product lifecycle management.
Monitor market and industry trends to identify opportunities relating to performance, pricing, and supply.
Oversee technical training, product support, and engineering services for internal teams and customers across relevant regions.
Provide technical guidance to support manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, sales and marketing activities.
Oversee technical governance, reporting, budgeting, and representation within industry bodies and global technical functions.
Ensure regulatory compliance across the product portfolio, including MSDS management, labelling, approvals, and OEM requirements.
The Candidate:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Degree qualified in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
Extensive experience in the lubricant segment (Lubes, Greases, Coolant’s)
Experience in lubricant sector at Deployment Technology, R&D (Research and Development), TS&D (Technical Service & Development) or Customer Technical Support.
Knowledge of CDP management.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance for oil and chemical products (ATIEL, European Specifications – ACEA and OEMs, REACH, VLS, and others)
Solid knowledge of formulations and raw materials - base oils, additives, petrochemical supply chain market.
High commercial acumen with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Proven stakeholder management, prioritisation, project management, and time management capabilities
Fluent English language skills
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Master’s degree or MBA
Cross-cultural awareness and international business experience
Proven negotiation skills and understanding of strategic supplier/customer dynamics
Experience identifying commercial or technical growth opportunities
Experience using SAP S/4HANA and Dashboard Development
Understanding of product lifecycle management principles
Second language capability
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is located. Evidence of the right to work may be required during the recruitment process. For reasons of readability, gender-specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders.
Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
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