Technical Operations Manager

Company: Universal Business Team
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Location: Cheshire
Job Description:

We’re hiring an experiencedTechnical Operations Managerto 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 inScience
  • Proven experience in managing teams
  • Manufacturing experience, ideally with technical products (e.g. adhesives, inks, polymers).
  • ProvenP&L ownership.

Benefits

Salary 50-55k DOE Neg

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Posted: March 25th, 2026