Technical Operations Manager

Rudheath, England, UK on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted November 3, 2025 Last posted November 3, 2025
Job description

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

About this role

Summary

Lead technical operations, manage teams, oversee P&L, and ensure product quality in manufacturing.

Job title

Technical Operations Manager

Experience level

proven experience in managing teams

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Rudheath, England, UK; on-site work only

Salary

Salary 50-55k DOE Neg

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

science degreeteam managementmanufacturingP&L ownership

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

laboratorysupplier negotiationP&L managementformulation dataQC
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rudheath, Northwich CW9, UK

On-site City