NPD & Packaging Technical Lead

manucomm recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

manucomm recruitment in Leicester is seeking a proactive Technical Support Manager to join our growing manufacturing team. This full-time, office-based role centers on leading technical support across packaging, quality and project delivery for new product development.

You will coordinate NPD and EPD, produce and maintain specifications and regulatory documentation, manage packaging artwork, run product trials and ensure compliance with customer and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technical documentation, specifications or packaging data.
• Knowledge of NPD, product launches or process improvement.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative approach, working effectively with Quality, Production, Operations and Commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD).
• Produce and maintain product specifications and technical documentation.
• Manage packaging specifications and artwork approvals.
• Coordinate product trials, testing, and product launches.
• Support cosmetic Production Information Files (PIFs) and regulatory documentation.
• Work closely with Quality, Production, and Technical teams to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.
• Support audits, raw material documentation, competitor analysis, and validation activities.

Skills

Technical documentation

NPD knowledge

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

manucomm recruitment in Leicester is seeking a proactive Technical Support Manager to join our growing manufacturing team. This full-time, office-based role centers on leading technical support across packaging, quality and project delivery for new product development.

You will coordinate NPD and EPD, produce and maintain specifications and regulatory documentation, manage packaging artwork, run product trials and ensure compliance with customer and quality requirements.