Product Technical Manager

Holland & Barrett; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland & Barrett is seeking a Product Technical Manager to maintain safety and compliance in their wellness product range. Located in Nuneaton, this hybrid role requires collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, managing product integrity and compliance while driving improvements. Key qualifications include a degree in a science-related field and experience in supplier quality assurance in the health or beauty sectors.

Benefits

H&B Employee Discount - 25%

Bonus

Pension company contribution

33 Days Holiday per year (Inclusive of bank holidays)

Private Medical Care

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality assurance within VHMS, health or beauty.
• Solid understanding of product compliance and quality systems.
• Strong analytical and detail-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality reviews and maintain accurate documentation.
• Conduct supplier visits and issue CAPAs for non-compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to support product launches and improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Degree in a science-related discipline

Job description

Join our team and be part of a company that truly lives its values. With our expertise and commitment to innovation, we aim to build trust and make health and wellness accessible to all. By fostering inclusivity and care, we work collaboratively to improve the well-being of our colleagues, customers, and communities.

We're on an exciting journey to bring innovative wellness products to millions of customers worldwide — and our commitment to quality is non-negotiable. As a Product Technical Manager within VHMS and beauty, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the safety, compliance, and technical integrity of our products, partnering closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver products that meet the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

The Purpose of the Role:

• Lead supplier quality reviews, KPI analysis, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) tracking.
• Maintain accurate documentation across SAQs, third-party approvals, specifications, and PLM systems.
• Conduct supplier visits and quality panels, issuing CAPAs where product or process expectations are not met.
• Collaborate with NPD and Commercial teams to support launches and ongoing product improvements.
• Manage technical product files, including safety reports, claims, and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure all products meet industry regulations, internal standards, and registration requirements.
• Proactively monitor customer complaints, online reviews, and depot rejections to drive product improvement.
• Coordinate branded supplier onboarding and compliance reviews in line with commercial strategy.
  
  

Location: This role is based in Nuneaton on a hybrid basis, with 1 day a week in the office and 1 day week travelling either to Suppliers or in our London Hub. This role can also be based in London, would be required to be present in Nuneaton/Burton/travelling to suppliers once a week.

Key Requirements

• Degree in a science-related discipline is essential
• Experience in supplier quality assurance within VHMS, health or beauty
• Solid understanding of product compliance, quality systems, and testing regimes
• Strong analytical skills and a methodical, detail-driven approach to continuous improvement.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication.
• Confident managing multiple projects and balancing technical depth with commercial awareness.
  
  

Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to:

• H&B Employee Discount - 25%
• Bonus
• Pension company contribution
• 33 Days Holiday per year (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Private Medical Care
• Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers
• Electric Car Scheme
  
  

We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.

Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).