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Technical Manager (Ref: 9566)

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager within our Concrete Products Division to provide technical support to Manufacturing, Commercial and Marketing departments. About the role You will ensure all products under your management, are produced and tested to their relevant product standards and fully comply with their requirements at the optimum cost. Other elements to the role include: To represent and protect the businesses interests on relevant trade associations and standards committees To control and monitor product test data to ensure we can demonstrate product compliance with all relevant product standards and relevant certification such as CE marks and ensure records are maintained To implement an ongoing product improvement and cost optimisation plan To assist in complaint resolution to keep costs to a minimum and implement an action plan to prevent future occurrences, where possible To maintain and improve product quality in all areas such as, product, packaging and delivery Identify key areas of opportunity by monitoring test results and involvement in product reviews To maintain TOTR and reporting systems to ensure product compliance can be monitored and controlled in the most efficient manner and are up to date To assist / manage New project work Liaise with major suppliers both internal and external to ensure we capture all opportunities to improve or reduce the cost of our product range Formulate a product improvement and cost saving plan for each site with dates, targets and actions Attend relevant Product viewings & sales meetings to establish sales concerns regarding our products quality and costs as well as new product development What will you bring? Industry knowledge Concrete product knowledge ​Ability to work productively in the face of ambiguity or uncertainty Capable of aligning own work plans with core plans and processes of the work group or department What’s on offer? Competitive Salary, bonus and benefits recognizing the contribution you bring Opportunities for Career Progression both at home and abroad An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Why join Aggregate Industries? To be at the heart of construction, we see our people at the forefront of the construction industry, transforming it into a more sustainable future. We employ highly talented, experienced and motivated people from diverse backgrounds. We have industry-leading capability in innovation, enabling us to anticipate and meet the changing needs of our customers. We are committed to developing strong and positive relationships with the communities we live and work in. LafargeHolcim has a global footprint with leadership positions in the vast majority of its markets and a diversified portfolio with a good balance between mature and developing markets positioned in highly populated areas. About Aggregate Industries We’re at the front line of the construction and infrastructure industries, producing and supplying an array of construction materials. With over 270 sites and more than 3,900 dedicated employees, we’re home to everything from aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. On top of that, we produce, import and supply construction materials, export aggregates and offer national road surfacing and contracting services. We’re also a proud member of LafargeHolcim, which is the leading global building materials and solutions company with around 90,000 employees in over 80 countries. It holds leading positions in all regions with a balanced portfolio of developing and mature markets.