Product Development Assistant Manager CV-Library Product Development Assistant Manager

Scienceabode; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer based in Leeds is seeking an experienced Product Development Assistant Manager to develop and improve a wide range of cleaning and personal care products. This role involves leading product development projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in formulation within related sectors and strong project management skills. The position offers a salary range of £27,000 – £45,000 and various benefits including career progression and private health care.

Benefits

Career progression and development

5% pension

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Flexible start and finish times

Private health care

Qualifications

• Proven industrial experience in formulation within FMCG, home-care, hygiene, cleaning chemicals, biocides, or personal care/skincare sectors.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Solid understanding of chemical safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop leading home-care & hygiene cleaning chemicals and personal care products.
• Lead product development projects from concept to launch.
• Supervise and mentor a direct report.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Title: Product Development Assistant Manager

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £27,000 – £45,000 DOE

Type: Permanent

Benefits: Career progression and development, 5% pension, 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with an extra day added if you haven't been sick for a full year, flexible start and finish times, private health care.

SRG is working with a leading, family‑owned manufacturer of personal care / skincare, home care, hygiene, laundry and cleaning products based in Leeds. The company fosters a supportive, collaborative culture and has invested in growth over the past few years. They are seeking an experienced Product Development Assistant Manager to join the team. You will play a key role in developing, formulating and improving a wide range of cleaning and personal care products, leading product development projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical support to internal teams and customers.

Additional details: Working hours Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop leading home‑care & hygiene cleaning chemicals as well as personal care and skincare products.
• Lead product development projects from concept to launch, ensuring quality, cost, and timelines are met.
• Supervise and mentor a direct report, setting clear goals and supporting their growth.
• Evaluate and approve new raw materials and technologies, coordinating lab trials and reporting results.
• Ensure product stability and safety through rigorous testing and compliance with industry standards.
• Plan and execute product performance evaluations, developing new testing methods as needed.
• Manage packaging approvals, working with other teams to guarantee compatibility and factory readiness.
• Investigate technical queries and customer complaints, maintaining thorough documentation.
• Support regulatory submissions and documentation to get new and existing products into the market.
• Work alongside the team to fulfil NPD & EPD projects ensuring products retain their competitive edge.

Requirements

• Proven industrial experience in formulation within FMCG, home‑care, hygiene, cleaning chemicals, biocides or personal care/skincare sectors.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross‑functional teamwork skills.
• Solid understanding of chemical safety, regulatory standards, and commercial awareness.
• Must have full right to work in the UK; no sponsorship available.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

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As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It’s this combination that makes us different. We’re committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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£28,000 – £45,000 per annum + benefits.

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