Technical Services Manager R&D

Job Description

About the Company

This organization is a dynamic and ambitious business that values its people, products, consumers, and the environment. With a collaborative and supportive culture, the company fosters innovation, determination, and teamwork. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work and drive meaningful change, making a significant impact in their industry.

While not the largest in the sector, the company is committed to achieving substantial influence and success.

About the Role

A leading consumer goods company is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to join its R&D facility in Folkestone. This role will be responsible for managing the EU Technical Service Team, comprising chemists, packaging specialists, and process engineers. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting technical service activities for well-known brands and driving supply chain resilience.

This position requires a strong strategic mindset, technical expertise, and leadership skills to oversee projects, enhance processes, and support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the EU Technical Service Team, overseeing chemists, packaging experts, and process engineers.
• Drive technical service activities across the company’s EU operations, supporting well-known brands.
• Implement supply chain resilience and quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with operations teams.
• Manage and develop staff across various disciplines, ensuring effective resource allocation and workload prioritization.
• Act as a key representative for technical services in cross-functional teams, building strong partnerships with R&D, procurement, engineering, regulatory, and operations teams.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Provide technical leadership and oversee cross-functional projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong technical leadership and project management skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
• A strategic mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience, preferably within R&D and across multiple functions.

Additional Details

• Full-time role
• Competitive benefits package, including 24 days annual leave, pension contributions up to 9%, discretionary annual bonus, life assurance, and membership in a health cash plan.

This is a great opportunity to work with globally recognized brands and contribute to meaningful projects that have a real-world impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV.