Assistant Technical Project Leader

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an interim Assistant Technical Project Leader in Southampton for a six-month temporary role within a well-known FMCG client. This role focuses on managing formulation and packaging activities, supporting innovation project managers on various projects. Ideal candidates will possess an FMCG background and relevant educational qualifications, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards.

Benefits

Onsite canteen with hot and cold food

Staff shop with discounted products

Free tea and coffee

Free parking

Amenities like table tennis and relaxation areas

Qualifications

• FMCG background is preferred.
• Experience in science/lab work is beneficial.
• Educational background in Math, English, or Sciences required.

Responsibilities

• Manage formulation, specification, and packaging activities within deodorants innovation projects.
• Coordinate formulation work and implement changes across multiple projects.
• Support packaging solution implementation with the packaging team.

Skills

Project Management

Formulation Development

Packaging Development

Innovation Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Graduate level preferred

GCSE Math, English, Sciences or Engineering

Job description

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Assistant Technical Project Leader, Southampton

Client: Unilever

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Manpower is currently seeking an interim Assistant Technical Project Leader to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, known for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple. This role is integral to their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Seacroft, Leeds. It is a full-time temporary role for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation ranges between £30,800 - £35,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

The role offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to business needs.

The Assistant Technical Project Leader will manage formulation, specification, and packaging activities within deodorants innovation projects. The role supports the delivery of these projects to market, ensuring global and local solutions are efficiently integrated into European supply chains and customer delivery.

This role focuses on supporting innovation project managers on large, medium, and high-risk projects. Responsibilities include coordinating formulation work, implementing formulation changes across multiple projects, and supporting packaging solution implementation with the packaging team.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Manager/Technical Project Leader in project management across multiple projects, deputizing when necessary, and ensuring effective communication with regions/countries.
• Manage innovation projects as a global/regional TPL on small/low-risk projects.
• Contribute to technical documentation, gather cross-functional input, identify project risks, and update stakeholders. Input formulation data into decision documents.
• Prepare documentation for laboratory technicians, such as batch sheets and data templates, and review gas sheets where trained.
• Serve as formulation contact for projects, providing information and solving formulation and project issues creatively.
• Ensure packaging compatibility with formulation and customer requirements, meeting regulatory and sustainability standards.
• Manage packaging activities from primary to palletization, collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Complete code summaries to facilitate ordering and accurate Bill of Materials.

Key Requirements

• FMCG background preferred.
• Graduate level preferred; GCSE Math, English, Sciences or Engineering required.
• Experience in science/lab work, formulation development, project management, claims development, and packaging in FMCG is beneficial.

Additional Information

Leeds working environment:

• Onsite canteen with hot and cold food.
• Staff shop with discounted products.
• Free tea, coffee, parking, and amenities like table tennis and relaxation areas.