We’re hiring an experienced Technical Operations Manager to lead core business functions across operations, the formulating laboratory and technical delivery in a fast-paced production environment. This is fast growing business that invests heavily in R&D

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the laboratory team, conducting appraisals, 1-2-1s and performance
• Lead supplier negotiation meetings to reduce cost of goods and improve buy price.
• Own the P&L for key operational contracts including utilities, insurance, and electricity.
• Manage hiring processes, draft job contracts, and conduct appraisals / 1-2-1s  and performance manage team members against SMART goals.
• Ensure formulation data is captured and automated.
• Build and report against budgets.
• Make QC decisions on product batch release.

Requirements

Requirements

• Degree in Science 
• Proven experience in managing teams
• Manufacturing experience, ideally with technical products (e.g. adhesives, inks, polymers).
• Proven P&L ownership.

Benefits

Salary 50-55k DOE Neg