Listgrove

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Technical Manager

Based in Somerset

Description:

The Technical Manager provides leadership in the development and management of the Somerset mill.

Being a key part of the leadership team working alongside other mill leaders in setting mill-wide priorities and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Technical & Quality Management
• Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience in Lean/Six Sigma or similar.

The Person:

• Degree educated in Engineering Principles.
• Significant experience in pulp and paper manufacturing, (Coated paper experience is a plus).
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM).
• Willingness to travel.
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For US roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United States, Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jason Hutchison

jason.hutchison@listgrove.com

0044 (0) 1789 207070

Why select Listgrove?

· Five Decades of Market Intelligence

· Unrivalled Industry Networks

· Recognised International brand

· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:

Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.

Meet us at Plastics Live Ireland in Dublin, 26-27 November, Stand B7

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