Technical Manager (Manufacturing/ R&D)

Rise Technical; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business is seeking a Technical Manager to lead R&D and manufacturing improvements in Exeter. The role involves managing around 12 direct reports and offering significant influence on the company's direction, in a flexible and autonomous work environment.

Benefits

Profit Bonus

Training Opportunities

Car or Car Allowance

Flexible Hours

Hybrid Working

Private Medical

Pension

Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a manager or leader.
• Background in engineering, manufacturing, or science is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects and manufacturing improvements.
• Manage a team of approximately 12 direct reports.
• Involved in product development and process improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Engineering or Science background

Job description

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Technical Manager (Manufacturing/ R&D), Exeter

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Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Technical Manager

£60,000 - £65,000 + Profit Bonus + Training Opportunities + Car or Car Allowance + Flexible Hours + Hybrid Working + Private Medical + Pension + Holidays

Commutable from Exeter, Okehampton, Crediton, Tiverton, Honiton, Tavistock, Launceston, and surrounding areas

Are you a leader from Pharmaceutical, Food, Manufacturing, Engineering or similar looking to join a well-recognised FMCG business in a highly autonomous and challenging leadership position where you will play a major role in the future success and direction of the business?

On offer is the chance to join an industry leading manufacturing business in a role which you can make your own, taking part in key decisions in the company to play a key role in future development as well as your team.

In this role you will have a varied role that involves leading the R&D team in functions such as product development, process improvement and more. You will have approximately 11 direct reports and operate as a senior manager within the business.

The role would suit a leader or manager from an engineering, manufacturing, R&D, Food, pharmaceutical or related Engineering/ Science background.

The Role:

• Monday - Friday, hours
• Hybrid working (3 days minimum in office)
• Leading a team of approximately 12 direct reports
• Leading R&D projects and manufacturing improvements

The Person:

• Experience as a manager/ leader
• Experience within Engineering, manufacturing, or science
• Adaptability to versatile management approaches