Product Manager - Food Industry

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Product Manager to oversee the product lifecycle at London Gateway. The role includes managing stock allocation, quality control checks, and liaising with various stakeholders. Candidates should have FMCG experience and a valid UK driving licence. This is a permanent, full-time position in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence and own transport.
• Experience in a similar role within FMCG.
• Ability to confidently communicate with external stakeholders.
• Full UK working rights with no sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily product stock allocation and order of use.
• Oversee product re-inspections and verify all QC reports.
• Lead customer rejection investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Act as the primary liaison with customer Product Managers.
• Ensure accurate product specifications and labeling information.
• Maintain and update company service level performance reports.
• Drive product excellence through staff training and process refinement.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Communication with external stakeholders

Stock management

Quality control

Job description

Overview

Product Manager – Location: London Gateway – Permanent, Full time

I am looking for a Product Manager to take ownership of the product lifecycle—from stock management to quality control, customer liaison, and beyond. Join a fast-paced team where your expertise will shape the success of the product supply!

Responsibilities

• Manage daily product stock allocation, order of use, and consignment yield updates to ensure smooth operations and minimal waste.
• Oversee product re-inspections and verify all QC reports, scores, and action plans—driving continuous improvement through data.
• Lead customer rejection investigations, update internal systems, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with the Technical team.
• Act as the primary liaison with customer Product Managers and Technical Managers, sharing quality insights and performance updates.
• Ensure accurate, timely product specifications and labeling information is shared across the business and with external stakeholders.
• Maintain and update company service level performance reports, including QSL metrics and Safe Food 360 complaint dashboards.
• Drive product excellence by supporting staff training, refining processes, and working with technical teams to enhance systems and standards.
• Collaborate across procurement, commercial, and technical teams to deliver innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence and own transport
• Experience in a similar role within FMCG
• Ability to confidently communicate with external stakeholders
• Full UK working rights as no sponsorship / PWS visas are available

If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown for more information.