Compounding Technical Manager
CV-LibraryOldham, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 20 March 2026
Apply NowAre you experienced within the rubber compounding sector, and the have technical expertise to manage the company’s products and process activities? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and highly successful group of companies.
What’s on offer.
* An innovative manufacturer, with significant growth
* Solid company that offers employment security
* Great company culture
* Excellent salary package negotiable for the skills required.
* early finish on Fridays!
The Job
* Manage the laboratory product and processes to meet business and customer requirements.
* Collaborate with customers to develop products to reflect their requirements.
* Meet with clients to assist with development, technical or compliance investigation.
* Produce recipes and mix cycles along with test specifications.
* Support sales team as required, to produce costings for quotations.
* Ensure all customers and company standards and specifications remain compliant.
* Ensure all lab equipment are serviced and calibrated.
* Manage the development lab and associated technical personnel.
* Assess the feasibility and economic viability of new product manufacture.
* Provide information for technical data sheets, specifications, and other technical literature.
About you
* Excellent proven knowledge of the compounding processes industry
* Comfortable to manage and support a small team of personnel.
* The desire to maintain high standards of manufacturing processes and products.
* You require a very hands-on environment where your technical expertise can thrive.
* Solid work history within a technical manufacturing environment
* High level of expertise of the processes and manufacturing rubber products
If you are looking for a new role collaborating with a wonderful team of people, please apply with your CV to Janette Bolton, or feel free to contact me direct to discuss the role further
What’s on offer.
* An innovative manufacturer, with significant growth
* Solid company that offers employment security
* Great company culture
* Excellent salary package negotiable for the skills required.
* early finish on Fridays!
The Job
* Manage the laboratory product and processes to meet business and customer requirements.
* Collaborate with customers to develop products to reflect their requirements.
* Meet with clients to assist with development, technical or compliance investigation.
* Produce recipes and mix cycles along with test specifications.
* Support sales team as required, to produce costings for quotations.
* Ensure all customers and company standards and specifications remain compliant.
* Ensure all lab equipment are serviced and calibrated.
* Manage the development lab and associated technical personnel.
* Assess the feasibility and economic viability of new product manufacture.
* Provide information for technical data sheets, specifications, and other technical literature.
About you
* Excellent proven knowledge of the compounding processes industry
* Comfortable to manage and support a small team of personnel.
* The desire to maintain high standards of manufacturing processes and products.
* You require a very hands-on environment where your technical expertise can thrive.
* Solid work history within a technical manufacturing environment
* High level of expertise of the processes and manufacturing rubber products
If you are looking for a new role collaborating with a wonderful team of people, please apply with your CV to Janette Bolton, or feel free to contact me direct to discuss the role further