Coating Technical Manager

Our client is a leading global expert in the provision of welding and coating services and operates in several jurisdictions around the world.The RoleReporting to the Global Technical Director, the Coating Technical Manager will provide operational and people management for a team consisting of Technical Subject Matter Experts, including: Coating Engineers, Coating QC Inspectors, a Document Controller and a Laboratory Testing Coordinator.The role holder will ensure departmental goals align with company-wide objectives, oversee day-to-day operations, develop talent, and drive continuous improvement across the function.Key ResponsibilitiesProviding strategic and operational leadership for a technical department comprising subject matter experts, engineers, inspectors, and technical support functionsTranslating company strategy into clear departmental objectives, KPIs, and actionable plansOverseeing day-to-day departmental operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely deliveryDefining, maintaining, and continuously improving technical competency standards in line with business and regulatory requirementsAssigning appropriate technical leadership to projects, ensuring effective ownership of technical documentation, testing, and deliveryReviewing and improving departmental processes, workflows, and governance frameworksMaintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, materials, and emerging technologiesEnsuring compliance with company policies, health & safety requirements, and industry standardsManaging departmental budgets, monitoring expenditure, and approving spend within agreed limitsLeading performance management, coaching, mentoring, and development of technical staffSupporting recruitment, onboarding, and training activities in partnership with HRActing as a key technical representative in cross-functional and senior leadership forumsBuilding effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and external partnersReporting departmental performance and improvement initiatives to senior managementPromoting a strong culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementKey RequirementsSkills & ExperienceJob Specific Education Required: Science-based Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualificationWork Experience Required: Proven experience managing a technical, operational, or specialist functionExtensive experience in departmental or functional managementSkills & Knowledge RequiredStrong leadership and strategic planning capabilityExcellent verbal and written communication skills; confident presenterDemonstrated ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectivelyProven ability to lead teams, resolve conflict, and drive performanceHigh levels of organisation, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilityStrong influencing and people management skills, with credibility at senior levelAbility to work effectively across disciplines and build internal and external relationshipsAbility to translate market and client needs into material and process performance requirementsExperience operating within structured business management systems and translating high-level organisational strategy into realistic, actionable plansDue to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.#J-18808-Ljbffr