Technical Manager – Chipboard & MDF

Technical Manager – Chipboard & MDF Job Title: Technical Manager – Chipboard & MDF Industry Sector: OSB, Chipboard, Chemical Engineering, Distillery, Distilling, Adhesives, Technical, Technical Engineering, Oriented Strand Boards, Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, MDF, Builders Merchants, House Builders, Timber Frame Manufacturers, Shop Fitters, Contractors, Construction, DIY and Furniture End Users Location: Inverness or surrounding areas Remuneration: £50,000 - £55,000neg + 5% Bonus Benefits: Full Benefits Package The role of the Technical Manager – Chipboard & MDF will involve: * Technical Manager role, dealing with a manufactured range of OSB, chipboard and MDF based wood panel products * Ensuring products comply with EN standards * Setting up site lab and operations to comply with markets in other countries * Ensuring the mill Quality Management systems are enforced in accordance with ISO9001 * Overseeing internal and external technical audits and assessments (CE, BSI, BBA) * Managing the functioning and maintenance of site laboratory * Drive projects and lead meetings to ensure maximum efficiency * Managing a team of 2/3 * Liaise with Technical Sales team regarding new products, R&D and current market trends The ideal applicant will be a Technical Manager – Chipboard & MDF with: * Must have quality assurance/management experience, ideally within the construction industry * Would also consider chemical engineering, distillery & adhesive backgrounds * Ideally will have experience of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and product certification * Must have excellent communication skills across all levels * Competent in process parameter trend analysis * Confident presenting to internal management teams and beyond * Ideally from a “commodity” field sales background * Product knowledge of chipboard & MDF panels is not essential, as full product training will be provided * Looking for longevity in career, no job hoppers * Hungry and with a desire to succeed Mitchell Maguire is a specialist technical construction recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with technical construction jobs, technical construction vacancies and specification positions within: OSB, Chipboard, Chemical Engineering, Distillery, Distilling, Adhesives, Technical, Technical Engineering, Oriented Strand Boards, Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, MDF, Builders Merchants, House Builders, Timber Frame Manufacturers, Shop Fitters, Contractors, Construction, DIY and Furniture End Users