Technical Manager

We are currently looking for a Technical Manager to join a growing chemicals company based in the County Roscommon area. As the Technical Manager you will be responsible for R&D operations and chemists, the pilot plant / kilo lab and TBE labs. You will have responsibility for design and performance of chemical processes, coordinating project work to ensure delivery of materials and transfer of processes.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Your duties as the Technical Manager will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:1. Ensure that the process chemistry, pilot plant and TBE labs deliver the required level of operational performance. Identify, implement and monitor chemistry/pilot plant/TBE operational performance through meaningful metrics.2. Manage the chemist/operational resource to ensure that maximum value is added to the business. Aid individuals within the process chemistry/ pilot plant and TBE groups to achieve their full potential by identifying training needs and prioritise and implement training, coaching and mentoring accordingly. Perform regular performance reviews of direct reports and oversee performance management for all individuals within the department.3. Develop multi-year operational plans for the department, aligned with the multi-year business strategy.3. Ensure that the Team transfers processes from laboratory to pilot plant to plant with all the necessary process information being communicated to operations, COHA is complete, commercial and QA departments.4. Draw up schedules for pilot plant/kilo lab operations on a weekly/monthly/yearly basis forcirculate to the relevant departments. Review and approve Batch Sheets for kilo lab, pilot plant and plant processes.5. Review and set specifications for raw materials, intermediates and products Material Analysis Sheets/Specifications and Certificates of Analysis and Purchasing Specifications. Troubleshoot problems in plant and pilot plant operations in collaboration with appropriate managers/supervisors.ROLE REQUIREMENTS:To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the Technical Manager we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:1. Relevant degree in a Chemistry related discipline - ideally you will be Masters or PhD qualified.2. Proven significant industry experience in chemistry process design, tech transfer and scale up, ideally with experience of biocatalysis. 3. A working knowledge and practical experience managing a team of scientists, specifically for the delivery of process scale up. Project management and financial experience for tracking project budgets and setting metrics would also be beneficial.Key Words: Technical Manager Process Chemistry scale up Chemistry Manager Tech Transfer Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer who are certified by Investors in People for talent development. We therefore welcome applications for any interested parties who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors, and is made up of a collaboration of recruitment professionals and scientists. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.