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About the roleWe are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Cluster Technical Manager to build and lead a newly established Cluster Technical function within our Design & Innovation (D&I) team.This is a rare opportunity to shape a function from the ground up - defining how it operates, how it engages with customers, and how it delivers value across nine manufacturing sites.Reporting to the Retail D&I Manager, you will lead a team of four Cluster Technical Specialists providing customer-facing technical expertise, complaint prevention, technical intelligence, and continuous improvement support. Each Specialist is aligned to specific sites and works on a hybrid basis, so you will be leading a geographically dispersed team - connecting the cluster picture, driving consistency, and ensuring the function's preventative purpose is protected.This is a strategic leadership role combining technical excellence, customer engagement, data-driven decision-making, and people leadership. You will shape and deploy the cluster technical strategy while ensuring a proactive approach to technical risk, customer performance, and operational consistency.You will act as the key technical escalation point for significant, recurring, or cross-site issues, whilst maintaining clear ownership boundaries whereby site quality issues remain the responsibility of local Quality and Production teams.ResponsibilitiesTechnical Strategy & GovernanceDefine and deploy the cluster technical strategy, aligned to D&I, Quality and Packaging Division priorities.Own customer technical governance, establishing structured technical reviews with key customers that complement rather than duplicate existing Innovation and Quality processes.Own the escalation matrix and decision-rights framework, acting as escalation point for significant, recurring or cross-site technical issues.Own the function's KPI framework, monthly performance reviews and cluster-level trend reporting to D&I, Operations and Sales leadership.Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead, coach and develop four Cluster Technical Specialists across a geographically dispersed cluster; own resource planning, site and customer allocation, and workload balancing.Protect the team's proactive purpose - managing the balance of preventative versus reactive work so prevention is not crowded out by firefighting.Embed consistent structured problem-solving standards (8D, RCA) and build technical capability, succession and development plans.Customer & Stakeholder ManagementBuild strong relationships with customers, Cluster Director and MDs, Site General Managers, Site Quality Managers, Innovation and Sales leadership.Ensure clean, documented handoffs between the Technical team and site Quality and Production, with ownership boundaries respected and issue status visible to all parties.Own cluster-level technical relationships with external suppliers including forme makers, print plate and tooling suppliers.Champion the function internally so Sales, Innovation and site teams understand how and when to engage it.Insight, Improvement & ConsistencyAggregate cross-site and cross-customer trend analysis, converting recurring themes into structured prevention and improvement programmes.Ensure the team's involvement in the internal and customer trials programme is planned and prioritised, providing technical insight and data to support it; ownership of trial execution and product conformance remains with site Production and Quality teams. Ensure learnings are captured and deployed across sites.Drive the standardisation and product simplification agenda across the cluster, reducing unnecessary complexity.Ensure structured technical feedback loops into Design, Innovation and Quality strategy.SustainabilityChampion circular design principles and sustainable packaging solutions.Promote a right-first-time culture that reduces waste, rework and manufacturing inefficiency.About youEssentialExtensive experience (typically 8+ years) in corrugated or packaging manufacturing across production, quality, technical or design disciplines.Deep understanding of corrugated manufacturing processes, covering both corrugator and conversion.Proven leadership experience, ideally including geographically dispersed or field-based teams.Track record of delivering measurable performance improvement in customer-facing technical, quality or continuous improvement roles.Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level in a matrix organisation.Experience using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn technical data into insight that drives decisions.Ability to manage multiple priorities across sites, customers and functions.DesirableDegree in Packaging Technology, Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, Chemistry or a related discipline - or equivalent vocational experience.Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement qualification.Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and BRCGS Packaging Materials and their application in a packaging environment.Experience in Technical, Quality, Design or Innovation roles within packaging.Understanding of print, tooling and packaging production technologies.Experience supporting product development, trials and material implementation.Familiarity with ERP, QMS and CRM systems.Knowledge of sustainability and circular economy principles.Location and travelLocation: Field-based, managing a team covering the cluster's nine UK sites - Devizes, Fordham, Louth, Belper, Featherstone, Burscough, Neath, Lockerbie and Livingston - and key customer locations. Travel is expected to be approximately 40-50% of your time, including overnight stays, with home-based working in between. You will hold a close working relationship with one cluster site, agreed on appointment.Hours: Monday to Friday, full time.Full UK driving licence require d. Given the geographic spread of the cluster, a central location would be advantageous, though we welcome applications from candidates across the UK who are comfortable with regular national travel.Our valuesWe are looking for someone who can demonstrate how our corporate values are applied in the workplace: Caring, Challenging, Trusted, Responsive and Tenacious.BenefitsCompetitive salaryPension scheme, life assurance and income protectionEmployee Assistance Programme25 days' holiday plus bank holidaysCycle to work schemeEmployee discountsAbout usWe are DS Smith. Together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us.Fair recruitment at DS SmithTo fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.Our people come from diverse backgrounds and bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.#LI-CETPBN1_UKTJ

Lead the Future of Innovation as a Fluids New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead Location: Liverpool (Hybrid) Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for automation, process design and manufacturing innovation? Do you have the ability to translate new product requirements into safe, efficient and scalable manufacturing solutions? If you thrive on designing processes, implementing automation and leading successful product introductions within a chemical manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Shape the Future of Manufacturing As our Fluids New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead , you will lead the introduction of new fluid manufacturing processes, ensuring products move successfully from development through to full-scale commercial production. This role sits at the intersection of chemical manufacturing, automation and engineering innovation . You will be responsible for identifying opportunities where automation, equipment design and process improvements can enhance manufacturing capability, improve efficiency and ensure robust production outcomes. You do not need to be a chemist or understand the science behind chemical formulations and reactions. However, you will need a strong understanding of working safely within a chemical manufacturing environment, including the risks associated with chemicals, process hazards, compliance requirements and the controls needed to deliver safe and reliable manufacturing processes. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Procurement, Quality and suppliers, you will ensure new products are introduced safely, efficiently and in line with business, customer and regulatory requirements. What You'll Be Doing You'll lead and inspire the Fluids NPI team while: Leading the successful introduction of new fluid manufacturing processes from development through to commercial production. Designing and implementing automation solutions that enable safe, repeatable and efficient manufacturing processes. Identifying opportunities to improve production capability through equipment design, process automation and technology improvements. Working with engineering teams to define, develop and implement manufacturing solutions that meet product, quality and operational requirements. Ensuring chemical and process safety risks are understood, assessed and effectively controlled throughout the NPI lifecycle. Supporting process design activities, including equipment selection, automation strategy and manufacturing process definition. Ensuring NPI projects are delivered in line with compliance, quality standards, validation requirements and regulatory expectations. Managing product readiness activities, ensuring processes, equipment and systems are fully prepared for production launch. Collaborating with R&D, Operations, Engineering and suppliers to successfully scale processes from development into manufacturing. Driving Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles. Using manufacturing data, ERP, PLM and MES systems to support robust process control and product introduction. Coaching, developing and motivating your team to achieve outstanding results. Promoting a strong culture of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ). What Success Looks Like Within your first 18 months you'll: Successfully lead the delivery of new fluid manufacturing processes into production. Implement automation solutions that improve safety, quality, efficiency and scalability. Establish robust NPI processes that ensure products transition smoothly from development into manufacture. Improve manufacturing capability through innovative engineering solutions. Ensure all new processes are introduced safely and compliantly within a chemical manufacturing environment. Become the technical leader connecting automation, process engineering and manufacturing excellence. About You You'll be an experienced engineering professional with a blend of automation, manufacturing and process engineering expertise . You'll bring: Experience designing, developing or implementing automation solutions within a manufacturing environment. Experience working with manufacturing processes, equipment design or process improvement initiatives. Understanding of chemical manufacturing environments and the importance of managing chemical hazards safely. Experience applying risk assessments, safety controls and compliance requirements within industrial processes. Proven experience taking new processes, equipment or products from concept through to production. Ability to identify manufacturing challenges and develop practical engineering solutions. Strong understanding of process optimisation, automation, control systems and manufacturing technologies. Experience working with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality and R&D. Strong project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safety, quality, reliability and efficiency. Experience within chemical manufacturing, fluids processing, coatings, inks, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, speciality chemicals or similar process industries would be highly advantageous. Why Join Us? This is more than just another engineering leadership role. You'll have the opportunity to: Lead the development of next-generation manufacturing capability. Design and implement automation solutions that transform production processes. Influence how products are introduced and manufactured across the business. Work with talented multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, R&D and Operations. Drive innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement. Make a lasting impact on safe and scalable manufacturing. Alongside the opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and future: 25 days' basic holiday , with the option to buy or sell additional days, giving you flexibility to take time away and recharge. Discretionary bonus scheme , recognising your contribution and achievements. Life insurance , providing security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Private medical insurance , with the option to purchase additional benefits including a health cash plan, dental insurance and travel insurance. Cycle to work scheme , supporting healthier and more sustainable commuting options. Green car scheme , helping you make a more environmentally friendly commute, with free EV charging available onsite. Pension scheme , starting with an 8% employer contribution to support your long-term financial wellbeing. If you're ready to combine automation expertise, engineering leadership and chemical manufacturing experience to deliver innovative production solutions safely and efficiently, we'd love to hear from you. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes. TPBN1_UKTJ

Science Teacher Required for Wakefield Secondary School, West Yorkshire Masterclass Edcation are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Science teachers to join our supply team. £180 - £230 per day (pay dependent on experience and teacher pay scale) Are you a passionate Science teacher looking for a new opportunity? Are you a newly qualified teacher looking for their first teaching position? Masterclass Education would love to hear from you. Register with us if you would like to take more control over your working week and achieve a better work-life balance. The role: Providing high quality lessons to students in KS3 and KS4, the ideal candidate will be one with an outstanding knowledge of the National Curriculum and one who has a passion for teaching. Availability: • Mon-Fri, • Part time or Full time, • Term time only, • 8:15 - 15:15 The ideal candidate will have: • PGCE with QTS, • Have a DBS on the update service - or be willing to obtain one, • commitment to safeguarding students, • at least 1 years teaching experience Masterclass are leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal and bespoke service to our schools and candidates. Apply now if this is the role for you

Business Development Manager – Contamination Control Solutions Life Sciences & Cleanroom Manufacturing | North of England £55,000 - £65,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission + Comprehensive Benefits Package Drive Growth. Are you a successful new business sales professional with

Brook Street in London is seeking a Managing Director to drive financial PR and strategic communications for healthcare and life sciences clients.

As a Life Science / Pharma Recruitment Consultant, you will play a key role in matching top talent with leading companies in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Life Science / Pharma Recruitment Consultant. Join a dynamic recruitment agency that is expanding its team due to rapid growth in

A bachelor’s degree and strong life science network are preferred, with a base salary up to £40,000 plus commission and a.

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design activities within a fast-growing Life Science manufacturing environment.

You will set up discrimination panels, manage panel recruitment, and coordinate data collection for shelf-life projects.

Are you an experienced life science recruiter ready to step up into leadership? Do you want to combine high personal billing with the opportunity to mentor and grow a specialist team?. Managing Consultant – Life Science Recruitment. Proven 360 recruiter in life sciences with a strong billing track

Woodstock Recruitment Limited, in partnership with a speciality chemicals supplier, seeks a Technical Marketing Specialist for the Life Science sector. Ideal candidates are recent life science graduates with strong communication skills and some industry exposure, preferably from a placement year or

Green Life Science is seeking a Sales Solutions Engineer to bridge commercial and technical teams in Pharmacovigilance technology and consulting.

Hyper Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Design Manager for a manufacturing company specialising in cleanroom facilities for the Life Science sector.

Aspire Rec2Rec, a fast-growing Life Science and Pharmaceutical recruitment agency, is seeking a Life Science / Pharma Recruitment Consultant in Berkhamsted.

The Inside Sales Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end sales of microscopes for Life Sciences applications. Sales experience in life sciences markets, ideally in microscopy would be a plus.

Life Science / Life Sciences Underwriter. Senior Life Science Underwriter. Senior Life Science Underwriter.

Our client our currently recruiting for an Asbestos Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis.As Asbestos Analyst you will carry out bulk sample analysis in accordance with current UK legislation, HSE guidance, and UKAS requirements, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and health & s

PhD in a relevant life science discipline with 3+ years of relevant cell therapy/ATMP experience, or BSc/MSc with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Project Manager / Senior Site Manager.Livingston / Projects across Scotland.We are currently working with a well-established construction contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing construction projects from commencement through to

Life Sciences degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry. You will apply strong scientific, technical and project management expertise to enhance the value of the EP product portfolio across its lifecycle.

With flexible working, instant pay, and ongoing development, we’re here to help you build a career that fits your lifestyle. Simply set your availability in our HealthForceGo app and enjoy a perfect work-life balance. Supporting health promotion, long-term condition management, frailty, and end-of

Senior HVAC Project Manager Major Project | West London.From £100,000 to £120,000 per annum.We are looking for an exceptional.This is a unique opportunity for an experienced.HVAC installation from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.You will lead the project team, manage client rel

Silver Lodge Care Home is a purpose built 40 bed care home, providing specialist nursing dementia and complex nursing dementia care across two dedicated 20 bed units.The home offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment, designed to meet the needs of residents requiring high levels of clini

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Warehouse Operative Nightshift.MondayThursday 4:00pm1:30am Friday 2:00pm7:30pm.Permanent Monday to Friday No regular weekends.Join a Market-Leading Distribution Business.Our client is one of the UKs leading distributors of thermoplastic sheet, rod and tubing, supplying customers throughout the fabr

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Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading power company in the UK to recruit a Project Development Manager for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) site in either North London or Kent.The Project Development Manager comes with a salary up to £85,000 + private medical + benefits package.If y

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As the Warehouse Operative, you will be directly responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the warehouse, including receiving, storing, and shipping goods.You will be directly involved in all aspects of warehouse operation tasks such as despatching, receiving, inventory man

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