Technical Manager

Overview

Join us as the Technical Manager in our Glasgow production plant. In this role you will lead and manage the plant''s technology engineering team, ensuring compliance with automotive industry requirements, environmental standards, and food safety protocols (HACCP, Kosher, Halal). The role involves continuous improvement of processes, product quality, and alignment with customer needs, acting as part of the site leadership team to shape vision and strategy for the Glasgow site.Your key responsibilities

Oversee and direct process engineering activities, including product specification reviews and quality analysisCollaborate with RandD and global product line teams to develop optimized processes, testing procedures, and ensure compliance with ISO and food safety standardsLead process improvement initiatives, employing control and statistical methodsManage departmental budgets, resources, and performance metricsEnsure effective management of change (MOC) processes, maintaining alignment with industry standards and quality goalsDevelop in-depth knowledge of products and processes to drive continuous improvement and engineer developmentSupport audits, resolve customer complaints, and address internal non-conformancesSet departmental KPIs in line with business objectives and ensure their achievementProvide leadership and coaching to staff, managing performance and development aligned with HR policiesRequirements

Bachelor''s degree in Science or Engineering field6-10 years of technical experience in product realization within manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a management roleProven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skillsContinuous improvement mindset; Six Sigma Black Belt certification is advantageousFamiliarity with PPAP, parts submission warrants, and AIAG core tools is advantageousCertification in VDA 6.3 and knowledge of TS 16949 is advantageousExpertise in statistical process control, ISO standards, and quality assurance techniques is advantageousStrong ability to set priorities, manage resources, and lead teamsBenefits

Competitive salary and additional benefits packageSupportive and dynamic, yet down-to-earth work environmentA flat organization with short lines in which ownership and initiatives are valuedOn-the-job learning, training and courses to support employee developmentAbout NORIT

NORIT Activated Carbon is a global leader producing various qualities of activated carbon in powder and granular form. Our mission is to be the customer''s #1 choice for added value activated carbon solutions in energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We supply a broad portfolio of materials, know-how and technical expertise, complementary services and technologies. We have manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and United States and a Global Business Service center in ..... full job details .....