Technical Manager - General Merchandise

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee product compliance and quality assurance. The role involves reviewing technical files, approving packaging details, and collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure all products meet regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in quality management and regulatory testing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality-focused role (Quality Manager, Technical Manager, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage workload.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review technical files to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Work with trading team on quality assurance.
• Conduct product risk assessments and analyze returns.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Description

THE COMPANY

A fast-moving retailer who sells a wide range of general merchandise products. Their products are sold in many international countries including the UK, EU and other territories.

THE ROLE

• Reviewing technical files and product SKUs to confirm that all testing is up-to-date and complies with the latest regulations, ensuring returns are within acceptable limits
• Working with the trading team to ensure critical paths are followed and quality assurance is pro-active.
• Making sure all products meet regulatory testing requirements by reviewing reports and conducting product risk assessments.
• Approving packaging details, warning labels, and related documentation
• Working closely with internal teams and suppliers in Europe and the Far East
• Analysing product returns and working with suppliers to agree on corrective actions or improvements
• Providing guidance and support to the buying and customer service teams

ABOUT YOU

You will have demonstrable experience of working in a Quality-focused role. You may already be working as an established Quality Manager, Technical Manager, Senior QA Technologist / Product Technologist or similar. You’ll have good organisation skills, be able to manage your own workload and able to meet tight deadlines.