Technical Production Manager

Zimpli Kids Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in kids' products is seeking a Technical Production Manager to lead formulation development and oversee production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in formulation management within cosmetics and a sound knowledge of relevant regulations. This mid-senior level role offers a competitive salary and a chance to drive product innovation in a growing company.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Non-contractual profit share scheme

Casual dress code

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong experience in formulation and production management within cosmetics or chemical manufacturing.
• Proven track record in process improvement, scale-up, and troubleshooting.
• Sound knowledge of EU & US Cosmetic Regulation, Toy Safety Directive, REACH, and CLP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development from concept to scale-up.
• Oversee factory operations and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with EU & US regulations.

Skills

Formulation management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Degree or HNC in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Automated machinery

Job description

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At Zimpli Kids, we make bathtime and multi-sensory play brilliantly fun! We’re pioneers in the kids’ bath and sensory play category, creating exciting “Just Add Water” products, including Baff Bombz, Gelli Baff and Slime Baff, bringing smiles and bathtime magic to children worldwide.

Our company is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Technical Production Manager to join our team. You will lead formulation development, regulatory compliance, and production efficiency. This is a hands-on managerial role for someone with strong technical knowledge and practical production experience who can drive efficiency while supporting product innovation.

It’s an exciting time to join Zimpli Kids, as this role places you at the heart of our research, compliance, and growth journey, helping us create safe, exciting, and innovative products for children worldwide.

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

Job

Technical Production Manager

Reporting to

Managing Director

Responsibilities Include

• Lead formulation development for new and existing products, from concept to scale-up.
• Oversee day-to-day factory operations, leading 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.

Successful Candidates will have to show

• 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing

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