Technical Director, Lancashire

Job Description

**Position: Technical Director**

**Company Overview:**
An exciting opportunity has emerged to join a highly successful and rapidly growing business within the FMCG sector. Renowned for its achievements across various branches of FMCG manufacturing, our company holds contracts with household name brands, contributing to its exceptional success and growth trajectory.

**Role Overview:**
Are you prepared to spearhead a revolution in technical excellence? Join us at the heart of our dynamic team, where innovation meets passion. We are in search of a visionary Technical Director to elevate our technical function to unprecedented heights and shape the future of our business.

**Key Responsibilities:**
– Lead the technical function, ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and legal standards.
– Collaborate with fellow directors to achieve both financial and non-financial objectives.
– Mentor and develop the technical team to unlock their full potential.
– Establish strategic partnerships with technical service providers to enhance our capabilities.
– Identify and pursue new business opportunities, aligning with customer requirements.
– Provide expert support to customers and internal teams, addressing technical challenges and driving continuous improvement.
– Oversee R&D formulation strategies to mitigate risks and expedite time to market.
– Ensure the effectiveness of our Microbiological Management Programme and maintain accreditations.
– Lead audits to obtain and uphold approved status, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to excellence.

**Key Skills & Experience:**
– Exceptional leadership skills with a focus on fostering company culture and values.
– Strong communication abilities to effectively convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
– Customer-centric mindset with a proven track record of cultivating and sustaining relationships.
– Proficiency in ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), SMETA, and BRCGS.
– Expertise in product formulation, scale-up, and mass manufacturing principles.
– Thorough understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements in manufacturing.

**Join Us:**
Embark on this thrilling journey with us as we redefine the benchmarks of technical excellence. If you're ready to leave your mark and drive meaningful change, seize this opportunity and become an integral part of our innovative team. Apply now to shape the future of our business.