Product Development Assistant Manager

SRG; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Leeds is seeking a Product Development Assistant Manager to drive the development of cleaning and personal care products. Ideal candidates will possess 2-5 years of relevant experience and have proven skills in formulation and project management. The role entails leading product projects, ensuring compliance, and mentoring team members. This package includes competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and benefits such as a pension scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Career progression and development

5% pension

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Flexible start and finish times

Private health care

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in formulation and development of hygiene and personal care products.
• Strong project management experience.
• Solid understanding of chemical safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop homecare and hygiene products.
• Lead product development projects from concept to launch.
• Supervise and mentor a direct report.
• Ensure product stability and safety.
• Manage packaging approvals.

Skills

Formulation experience

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Title: Product Development Assistant Manager

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £27,000 - £45,000 DOE

Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Career progression and development
• 5% pension
• 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with an extra day added if you haven't been sick for a full year
• Flexible start and finish times
• Private health care

SRG are working with a leading, family‑owned manufacturer of personal care / skincare, home care, hygiene and laundry cleaning products based in Leeds. This company fosters a supportive, collaborative culture and has made several investments and achieved growth over the past few years. They are now seeking an experienced Product Development Assistant Manager to join the team. The role involves developing, formulating and improving a wide range of cleaning and personal care products, leading product development projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical support to both internal teams and customers.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with 2‑5 years' of experience in formulating and developing hygiene, laundry, home care, cleaning products, or experience formulating personal care and skincare products.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours 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, cost and timelines are met.
• Supervise and mentor a direct report, setting clear goals and supporting their growth and development.
• Evaluate and approve new raw materials and technologies, coordinating lab trials and reporting results.
• Ensure product stability and safety through rigorous testing and compliance with industry standards.
• Plan and execute product performance evaluations, developing new testing methods as needed.
• Manage packaging approvals, working with other teams to guarantee compatibility and factory readiness.
• Investigate technical queries and customer complaints, maintaining thorough documentation.
• Support with regulatory submissions and documentation 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.
• Strong project management, communication and cross‑functional teamwork skills.
• Solid understanding of chemical safety, regulatory standards and commercial awareness.
• Must have 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.

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