Technical Production Manager

Zimpli Kids; Great Harwood; Vor Ort; GBP 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Non-contractual profit share scheme

Casual dress code

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

A growing children's product company in Great Harwood is seeking a Technical Production Manager to lead formulation development and production efficiency. The role involves overseeing factory operations and ensuring compliance with EU and US regulations. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in cosmetics or chemical manufacturing, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience in formulation and production management within cosmetics or chemical manufacturing.
• Proven track record in process improvement and troubleshooting.
• Sound knowledge of EU & US regulations regarding cosmetics and toys.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
• Knowledge of EU & US cosmetic regulations and REACH/CLP is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead formulation development for new and existing products.
• Oversee factory operations and improve productivity.
• Ensure compliance with cosmetic and toy regulations.
• Implement and monitor production KPIs (output, waste, quality, efficiency).
• Ensure compliance with EU and US cosmetic, toy, and chemical regs.
• Maintain batch sheets, specifications, BOMs, and safety files.
• Collaborate with product development, production and buying teams for launches.
• Liaise with suppliers and external labs on materials and testing.

Kenntnisse

Formulation management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Ausbildung

Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Automated pressing and mixing machinery

Batch management software

Jobbeschreibung

At Zimpli Kids, we make bathtime and multi-sensory play brilliantly fun! We’re proud to be pioneers in the kids’ bath and sensory play category, creating exciting ‘Just Add Water’ products, including our famous Baff Bombz, Gelli Baff and Slime Baff brands, bringing smiles and bathtime magic to kids all over the world.

Our company is growing, and we’re now looking for an experienced Technical Production Manager to join our successful team. This hands‑on managerial role will lead formulation development, regulatory compliance and production efficiency, driving innovation and supporting product excellence.

If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Details

Job Title: Technical Production Manager

Reporting to: Managing Director

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development for new and existing products, from concept to scale‑up.
• Oversee day‑to‑day factory operations and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, maintain quality and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues quickly and effectively.
• Implement and monitor production KPIs relating to output, waste, quality and efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant EU & US cosmetic, toy and chemical regulations.
• Maintain and update all technical documentation, including batch sheets, specifications, BOMs and safety files.
• Work closely with product development, production and buying teams to ensure smooth product launches.
• Liaise with suppliers and external labs regarding materials, testing and compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong experience in formulation and production management within cosmetics, personal care or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills related to formulation behaviour, batch variability and raw material performance.
• Proven track record in process improvement, scale‑up and troubleshooting.
• Confident communicator able to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and lead technical discussions.
• Exceptional organisational and leadership skills.
• Sound knowledge of relevant EU & US Cosmetic Regulation, Toy Safety Directive, REACH and CLP (Preferred).
• Degree or HNC in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or Chemical Engineering (Preferred).
• Experience with automated pressing, mixing, blending or filling machinery (Preferred).

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience.

Non‑contractual profit share scheme.

Casual dress code.

Free parking.