Technical Project Manager

O'Dowd Franklin Rabanal & Smith; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG industry seeks a New Product Development professional to manage and optimize mixing processes for new products. The role involves collaboration across departments and requires a degree in Chemical Engineering along with relevant industry experience. The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Benefits package

Ongoing development opportunities

Friendly and flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in FMCG or similar industry.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and decisive.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate mixing processes for new products.
• Plan and coordinate new product launches with cross-departmental teams.
• Monitor and improve mixing processes for quality and efficiency.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Team Player

Negotiation

Education

University degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Company description:

Born on South Molton Street, London in 1971, Molton Brown is an icon of uniquely British style. Our Eaux de Parfum and Toilette, and Bath, Body, Hair and Home collections have been Made in England since day one – and we’re committed to this for our future. Sourcing only the best ingredients in exceptional fragrance concentrations, our quality has awarded us with a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Job description:

The purpose of the position is to focus on New Product Development and required technology. The position covers the following elements:

• Collaboration in the creation of MES documents (Manufacturing Equipment Study) as part of the NPD process (New Product Launches)
• Development and evaluation of mixing processes for new products
• Assessment of technical and capacity risks of planned new product launches, modifications, launches/relaunches related to mixing processes
• Evaluation and qualification of new mixing equipment to ensure process efficiency, scalability, and product quality
• Drawing up project plans and coordinating and implementing them for the introduction of new products with the help of cross-departmental resources
• Carrying out mixing trials for the final clarification of technical requirements for the introduction of new products
• Control and communication of project progress to plant management, technical team leader, and customers (Kao USA / Japan) and initiation of measures

What you will do:

1. New Product Development & Process Feasibility – Develop and evaluate mixing processes for new products, assessing technical feasibility, and capacity risks and performing scale up batches in the pilot plant. (30%)
2. Mixing Equipment Qualification & Validation – Finalize the evaluation, qualification, and validation of recently installed new mixing equipment to ensure process efficiency, product quality, and compliance with technical requirements. (15%)
3. Cross-Functional Project Management – Plan, coordinate, and implement new product launches, working with cross-departmental teams. This includes close collaboration with R&D and filling counterparts to ensure processability and efficiency in mixing as well as filling. Qualification of products at third party manufacturers is also part of the product launch process. (25%)
4. Process Optimization & Cost Efficiency – Monitor and improve mixing processes to enhance quality, productivity, and efficiency while ensuring adherence to budget and cost targets. (20%)
5. Technical Innovation & Industry Monitoring – Stay updated on advancements in mixing technology, evaluating their applicability and driving continuous improvement initiatives. (10%)

Required profile:

What you will need:

• University degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent degree in Engineering
• 3-5 years professional experience preferably in FMCG, food or similar industry
• Experience in project management
• Effective in communication and stakeholder management skills
• Pragmatism, hands-on, decisiveness and coordination skills
• Team player
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Good knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
• Negotiation skills is an advantage
• German language skills would be beneficial but aren't required
• Occasional international travel is required

What we offer:

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.