Title: Product Development Assistant Manager
Location: Leeds
Salary: £27,000 - £45,000 DOE
Type: Permanent
Benefits: Career progression and development, 5% pension, 22-25+ 8 bank holidays increases with years in service, flexible start and finish times, private health care,
SRG is partnering with a leading, family-owned manufacturer of personal care, skincare, home care, hygiene, and laundry products based in Leeds. Known for its collaborative culture and recent growth, the company is seeking an experienced Product Development Assistant Manager. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years’ experience in formulating hygiene, laundry, home care, cleaning, or personal care/skincare products.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5hours per week,
Key Responsibilities
* Formulate and develop leading homecare & hygiene cleaning chemicals as well as personal care and skincare products
* Lead product development projects from concept to launch, ensuring quality and time lines are met
* Supervise and mentor a direct report while supporting their growth and development.
* Evaluate and approve new raw materials and technologies, co-ordinate lab trials and report results.
* Ensure product stability and safety through testing and compliance with industry standards.
* Plan and execute product performance evaluations
* Support with regulatory submissions and documentations to get new and existing products into the market
* Work alongside the team to fulfil NPD & EPD projects ensuring products retain their competitive edge in the market
Requirements
* Proven industrial experience in formulation within FMCG, Homecare, Hygiene, cleaning chemicals, biocides or personal care/skincare sectors
* Solid understanding of chemical safety, regulatory standards, and commercial awareness.
* Full right to work in the UK there is NO sponsorship available with this role
SRG is the UK’s number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to rhi.turner@srgtalent.com. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on 0161 667 1812.
If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.
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