*Up to £60,000 DOE
*Hertfordshire + Hybrid
We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join a successful, thriving business who make products for leading retailers and brands worldwide.
In this role you will work closely with the NPD team and their global vendor base to ensure compliance standards are met, relevant testing is undertaken, and all required certification is obtained. Excellent experience within the bath, body & cosmetics, and a relevant degree-level qualification in the field is needed for this position, along with current knowledge of UK and EU cosmetic registration.Experience working on Licensed products & hardlines would also be a benefit.
Duties and responsibilities
*Ownership of the compliance function for the business
*Review all artwork for compliant safety text for the countries in which it will be shipped
*Maintain the critical path of projects form a compliance perspective
*Ensuring that all relevant tests and files are complete and correct before shipment
*Providing compliance advice on UK and EU regulations
*Reviewing product documentation from factories and confirming adherence to regulations
*Filing all technical documents; making sure that these are organised and easily accessed
*Working closely and proactively with retail customers and Licensors providing all technical documentation to them as required
*Uploading documents to all relevant portals (CPNP/UKCP/Licensor Portals)
*Submitting cosmetic product notifications to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
*Ensuring that compliance requirements are met for reorders, in line with new regulations
*Keeping abreast of changing regulations and ensuring plans are in place to achieve required deadlines
*Ensuring that any compliance issues are quickly resolved, and key people are informed
*Managing Factory compliance records, ethical audits and Corrective Action Plans
Qualifications and prior experience required
*Formulation or Cosmetics degree / qualification
*Solid experience working within beauty / bath & body / skincare compliance
*An up to date understanding of UK and EU cosmetic regulations
*Experience with export market registration
*An understanding of the product manufacturing process
*A great multitasker, with the ability to monitor and control multiple product test results and schedules
*A passionate team player, with first class communication and negotiation skills
*A great communicator with a personable approach and excellent relationship building skills
*Numerate and proficient with Microsoft Office
*Proactive with the ability to act on your own initiative, whilst being a positive team member
*Highly organised, expert multi-tasker, self-starter