Technical Operations Manager

{ “@context”: “http://schema.org”, “@type”: “JobPosting”, “title”: “Technical Operations Manager”, “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 a 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

• 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

#J-18808-Ljbffr”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-20”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “UBT”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__437013332__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “” } } }