Assistant Category Technical Manager - Non Food

You will support the Head of Technical and Senior Category Technologist to drive the quality and technical agenda within the business aligned to the 3-year plan and global product strategy. You will ensure that H&B is at the forefront of any technological processes which will support launching pioneering new products.  You will ensure we have robust and agile processes of continuous monitoring of product quality, safety, and ethics.

The Role

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Management:

• New supplier assessment and approval against our safety, quality, sustainability, ethical sourcing, and product integrity standards
• Specification and Quality Contract approvals
• Attend product trials and first productions to support new product launches
• Management of suppliers to improve product safety, quality and drive continuous improvement
• Identification and continuous review of the appropriate testing regiments for our own label products underpin product safety, quality, efficacy, and any claims made on products
• Management of product monitoring plan for the category to ensure consistent product safety and quality
• Identify opportunities and initiatives to drive continuous improvement within the supply base
• Providing technical insight to the business regarding the supply base and their capabilities

Product Management:

• Support the product development team for NPD / EPD with technical and quality activities.
• Acting as technical expert in terms of processes, suppliers, and new technological capabilities to support category transformation
• Meet product complaint reduction targets by working with the suppliers on root cause analysis and prevention on and off site
• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders on quality issues for existing and new products

Internal Collaboration:

• Build strong relationships and role model collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on regulatory requirements and product compliance.
• Work as part of regular quality review meetings in order to drive product quality improvements and compliance
• Stay abreast of evolving regulatory trends, guidelines, and best practices to drive proactive compliance to all relevant regulations and accreditation standards

Location: We are a fully hybrid organisation 1 day in the Office with a further day either office based or visiting supplier base.

The Person

Key Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, pharmacy, or a related field.
• Experience within the Technical Operations in Retail or Manufacturing for vitamins, supplements or THR
• Good understanding of regulatory and accreditation (BRCGS, GFSI, GMP) requirements.
• Good understanding of product formulation and composition.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective and positive communicator both verbal and written to colleagues at all levels.
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

How to apply

If this really sounds like you and you want to be considered for the Assistant Category Technical Manager position send your CV to bobby@recruitment-wolf.co.uk

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