Technical Manager - Surfactant Chemistry & Innovation

SRG; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Employer pension contribution 10%

25 days annual leave

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

SRG is recruiting a Technical Manager (Surfactant Chemistry) for a permanent role in Cheshire. You will lead the technical function, shape product development, oversee quality and regulatory compliance, and act as the technical authority across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related discipline (MSc/PhD desirable) with extensive experience in speciality chemicals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Emulsion Science or related discipline.
• MSc or PhD qualification highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in speciality chemical manufacturing, formulation or industrial chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical function and provide strategic direction across product development, quality, compliance and customer support.
• Manage and develop a small technical team including Quality Control, Product Development and Quality/Food Safety personnel.
• Drive innovation through the development and optimisation of new and existing chemical formulations.
• Support commercial teams by translating customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Act as the primary escalation point for technical enquiries and customer complaints.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure efficient product scale-up and process optimisation.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, regulatory compliance and technical governance.
• Develop strong relationships with key suppliers and collaborate on raw material innovation and product improvements.
• Oversee product validation, testing programmes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to business growth through technical expertise, leadership and customer-focused problem solving.
• Ensure appropriate food safety, quality and risk management processes are maintained where applicable.
• Support international customers and stakeholders, including occasional global travel.

Skills

Leadership & People Management

Technical strategy

Customer engagement

Problem solving

Team development

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

MSc or PhD desirable

Job description

SRG is recruiting a Technical Manager (Surfactant Chemistry) for a permanent role in Cheshire. You will lead the technical function, shape product development, oversee quality and regulatory compliance, and act as the technical authority across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related discipline (MSc/PhD desirable) with extensive experience in speciality chemicals.