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Company Description
Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.
Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK.
Position
POSITION: Technical Manager (Personal Care Category)
DIVISION/DEPT: Technical Department
REPORT TO: Senior Technical Manager – Non-food
TRAVEL: Travel may be required to manufacturing sites in UK/EU and Far East
The Opportunity - Technical Manager (Personal Care Category)
The successful candidate will liaise with senior technical personnel at both retailers and manufacturing suppliers worldwide within the personal care category. They will have overall responsibility for the technical development of new personal care products, either by Solent’s retail partners or by Solent brands; ensuring all key technical elements of a project are diligently completed and communicated on time. The role will also involve travel to various locations around the world to attend factory trials, factory gap analysis, pre-production, and product launches and to meet with customers.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
* Strong technical expertise to deliver quality products that are safe, legal and fit for purpose and that meet customer specific requirements.
* Work collaboratively with technical teams in UK and Asia to ensure all technical aspects of a project are completed in a timely manner, for example CPRSs, product performance testing, regulatory compliance, and legal checks etc.
* Preparation of product specifications and quality contracts with customers and manufacturing suppliers for quality assurance.
* Customer portal management, ensuring all necessary information is uploaded accurately and on time.
* Single point of contact for customer technical managers.
About You
* Minimum 3 years of Technical Product Development and delivery to market.
* Retail or retail supplier experience and/or brand development experience.
* Masters/Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Cosmetic Science,
* Experience in a customer facing product development role.
* Good working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, HACCP, BRC, Allergen Controls, Ethical Requirements, Internal Auditing, third party and retailer accreditation systems and Codes of Practice (Nice to have, not essential).
Other information
We Offer
* Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
* Structures bonuses (based on company & individual performance)
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Medical cash plan
* 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
* Leaning and development and progression opportunities
* Solent social events run by our inhouse social team
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