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The Company: A Metal Packaging Manufacturer based in the Southeast who are now looking for a Research & Development Technical Team Leader to join their team paying up to £45,000 pa depending on experience Job Title: Research & Development Technical Team Leader Job Description of the Research & Development Technical Team Leader: This position is responsible for leading part of the technical Protection and Decoration team within the R&D Material Development group and the Wantage P&D laboratory day-to-day priorities. The position will support the Material Development Programme Manager's responsibilities and will be a strong technical point of contact for coatings and inks qualifications. Role & Responsibilities of the Research & Development Technical Team Leader: Technology Strategy Support the R&D Programme manager and the Industrialisation manager to achieve the agreed P&D strategy based on the following pillars: regulatory, EHS, cost reduction, rationalisation, supply security, enhance quality and enhance efficiencies. Create and agree technical project briefs for suppliers in conjunction with operations, sourcing, regulatory and pack testing teams. Improve and adapt the Material Qualification Procedure (MQP) considering other R&D labs' best practices and ensuring full compliance. Increase MQP and material knowledge by supporting technical training sessions, mainly to quality functions in company and suppliers. Deputy for the Programme Manager in internal and external P&D forums (Internal project reviews with operations, sourcing and logistics, quality meetings with plants, customer meetings and supplier technical reviews). Qualifications, Specifications & Support Support project qualification leaders, ensuring that qualifications, specifications, and technical support activities are effectively managed across the different R&D labs. Be a strong technical point of contact for material qualifications, specifications, and technical support. Lead the trial brief discussions and agree with operations and suppliers the way forward. Attend trials and provide technical support to plants when necessary. Keep the P&D lab and the pack testing team aware of upcoming samples and testing demands to progress timely MQP. Work closely with the Compliance and MD manager to ensure all materials records are completed according to the current protocols. Directly responsible for the food coatings qualifications projects Strong technical supervision and guidance for the APP and Ink qualification projects by supporting the new - Ink and coatings project manager. Supplier Collaboration supporting role to the Programme Manager Foster the relationships with strategic suppliers and support the development of new suppliers/partnerships. Contribute to the supplier technical reviews as a technical leader, updating on projects and summarising conclusions. Technical Team Leader role Manage the performance and development of direct report team members (initially the Inks and Coating Project Manager, new position, and the coating lab analysts). Set priorities within the coating lab and manage expectations for results delivery. Review and approve direct team member's technical reports and presentations. Generate a development plan for the newly-appointed position; Ink and coating material development - project manager. Evolve into a 'people leader' by working closely with the Programme manager to create a highly efficient Material Development Team prioritising talent retention Qualifications and Skills: Essential Degree BSc/BEng/MChem/MSc), Material Science or Engineering. Practical experience in the Coatings packaging industry. Knowledge in Inks and Coatings, material properties, material test methods. Understanding of Radiation and Conventional curing methods. Excellent oral and written presentation skills. Able to successfully manage multiple projects with competing demands on resources, personnel and time. Able to work effectively in a multifunctional team environment. Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all employees and external stakeholders at all levels. Desirable Post Graduate Degree in related field. Lean Six Sigma qualification or practical experience using software like Minitab Knowledge of ink formulations. Knowledge of steel/tinplate/aluminium/foil as substrates. Understanding of food chemistry, customer filling and processing. Knowledge of company's manufacturing processes. Staff management experience leading technical professionals. Interest in team consolidation and talent retention. Interest in innovation and new developments in packaging. Knowledge of regulatory and EHS matters. Salary: Up to £45,000 pa depending on experience If you feel you have the right skill set and attributes for this role and that it's the challenge, you are looking for then please contact us on a confidential basis
The Company: A Metal Packaging Manufacturer based in the Southeast who are now looking for a Research & Development Technical Team Leader to join their team paying up to £45,000 pa depending on experience Job Title: Research & Development Technical Team Leader Job Description of the Research & Development Technical Team Leader: This position is responsible for leading part of the technical Protection and Decoration team within the R&D Material Development group and the Wantage P&D laboratory day-to-day priorities. The position will support the Material Development Programme Manager's responsibilities and will be a strong technical point of contact for coatings and inks qualifications. Role & Responsibilities of the Research & Development Technical Team Leader: Technology Strategy Support the R&D Programme manager and the Industrialisation manager to achieve the agreed P&D strategy based on the following pillars: regulatory, EHS, cost reduction, rationalisation, supply security, enhance quality and enhance efficiencies. Create and agree technical project briefs for suppliers in conjunction with operations, sourcing, regulatory and pack testing teams. Improve and adapt the Material Qualification Procedure (MQP) considering other R&D labs' best practices and ensuring full compliance. Increase MQP and material knowledge by supporting technical training sessions, mainly to quality functions in company and suppliers. Deputy for the Programme Manager in internal and external P&D forums (Internal project reviews with operations, sourcing and logistics, quality meetings with plants, customer meetings and supplier technical reviews). Qualifications, Specifications & Support Support project qualification leaders, ensuring that qualifications, specifications, and technical support activities are effectively managed across the different R&D labs. Be a strong technical point of contact for material qualifications, specifications, and technical support. Lead the trial brief discussions and agree with operations and suppliers the way forward. Attend trials and provide technical support to plants when necessary. Keep the P&D lab and the pack testing team aware of upcoming samples and testing demands to progress timely MQP. Work closely with the Compliance and MD manager to ensure all materials records are completed according to the current protocols. Directly responsible for the food coatings qualifications projects Strong technical supervision and guidance for the APP and Ink qualification projects by supporting the new - Ink and coatings project manager. Supplier Collaboration supporting role to the Programme Manager Foster the relationships with strategic suppliers and support the development of new suppliers/partnerships. Contribute to the supplier technical reviews as a technical leader, updating on projects and summarising conclusions. Technical Team Leader role Manage the performance and development of direct report team members (initially the Inks and Coating Project Manager, new position, and the coating lab analysts). Set priorities within the coating lab and manage expectations for results delivery. Review and approve direct team member's technical reports and presentations. Generate a development plan for the newly-appointed position; Ink and coating material development - project manager. Evolve into a 'people leader' by working closely with the Programme manager to create a highly efficient Material Development Team prioritising talent retention Qualifications and Skills: Essential Degree BSc/BEng/MChem/MSc), Material Science or Engineering. Practical experience in the Coatings packaging industry. Knowledge in Inks and Coatings, material properties, material test methods. Understanding of Radiation and Conventional curing methods. Excellent oral and written presentation skills. Able to successfully manage multiple projects with competing demands on resources, personnel and time. Able to work effectively in a multifunctional team environment. Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all employees and external stakeholders at all levels. Desirable Post Graduate Degree in related field. Lean Six Sigma qualification or practical experience using software like Minitab Knowledge of ink formulations. Knowledge of steel/tinplate/aluminium/foil as substrates. Understanding of food chemistry, customer filling and processing. Knowledge of company's manufacturing processes. Staff management experience leading technical professionals. Interest in team consolidation and talent retention. Interest in innovation and new developments in packaging. Knowledge of regulatory and EHS matters. Salary: Up to £45,000 pa depending on experience If you feel you have the right skill set and attributes for this role and that it's the challenge, you are looking for then please contact us on a confidential basis