Technical R&D Manager

Wilton, Redcar and Cleveland
1 week ago
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Our client develop new processes and innovative technologies that diversifies their wood-based product range. Producing specialty chemicals, functional biomaterials and food ingredients from woody biomass, their products are truly sustainable. Due to a pending retirement our client is now looking to recruit a Technology Centre Manager / R&D Manager.
 
Responsibilities:

Manage a research and application development team and facility, ensuring a steady output of value driven short, medium and long term projects which address the needs of the business in terms of new products, processes, and process optimisations in a sustainable manner.
Promote innovation and provide product and technology application support
Regularly review technical progress and advise course corrections
Professional development and mentoring of team members.
Manage quality and output of work produced from the Technology Centre
Production of relevant reports
Manage expenditure within parameters
Preparation of forecasts and budgets and resource plans
Review risk registers and ensure compliance with, company policies and procedures
Manage all administration aspects of the R&D facility
Be responsible for supplying data for process design of scale-up activities and support pilot plant activities at remote locations.
Provide technical support in discussions with external technology providers and our commercial teams. 
Qualifications & Experience:

Degree in Chemistry, Masters or PhD would be an advantage
Previous experience in an industrial research laboratory within Biomass processing and/or Renewable Energy
Preferably 10 years minimum working experience
Passionate about innovation.
You have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
You are self-motivated and well-organised with strong administration skills.
You work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined team.
You are adaptable and versatile, happy to work in new areas or projects at short notice. 

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