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Senior Technical Service Manager Permanent opportunity Stockport/Macclesfield We are working with an established coatings business within the Speciality Coatings sector. Following internal change and continued growth within NPD and compliance functions, they are seeking a Senior Technical Service Manager to provide clear direction, strong people leadership, and technical service delivery within their ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Our client, a mid-sized, entrepreneurial Consumer Goods business, is seeking a high impact, transformational leader for their largest product category. This is a business-critical role with outstanding future career prospects. This business is in good growth and embarked on a hugely exciting, progressive period of evolution. Their brand is instantly recognisable and iconic. They have a strong UK market position across the key channels, but also have an established international proposition. Their core product range is both design and functionally impressive. The specific category is strategically important, and central to their company performance - the role is therefore internally and externally very high profile. This influential, strategically important role is responsible for defining and delivering the long-term category vision. It brings together customer insight, competitive analysis, commercial discipline and brand ambition to drive sustainable, profitable growth across the UK and key international markets. • The Head of Category acts as a senior expert, working closely with marketing, NPD, supply chain, quality and sales to ensure aligned and flawless execution. Leading a small but high performing team of buyers and developers, the role strengthens cross-functional delivery, cultivates strategic supplier partnerships and develops the structure, capability and performance of the group., • The position oversees the full product lifecycle—from concept development through launch to ongoing optimisation—ensuring ranges are customer‑centric, distinctive and commercially robust., • With responsibility for global sourcing and supplier management, the role negotiates cost, terms and capabilities to safeguard margin and elevate quality. It also owns pricing, margin improvement, forecasting and full P&L accountability, acting as the single point of ownership for category performance., • In addition, the Head of Category defines long-term growth through clear range architecture, insight-driven innovation and focused commercial planning. By building a high‑performing team and driving disciplined, aligned execution, the role accelerates growth, enhances profitability and strengthens brand equity within a fast‑paced company environment. The business is seeking an exceptional leader for their key category. The individual will ideally have the ambition, and ability, to facilitate progression to an Exec position over the medium term. The specific requirements: • Credible product management experience in a respected, dynamic and known branded organisation, rather than purely retail, is critically important and seen as essential., • The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute, accountable, and strategically driven category leader with extensive experience in successfully managing and growing consumer product categories., • This individual will bring energy, resilience, and a steady hand through periods of change. Their influential, low‑ego leadership style—grounded in clarity, collaboration, and transparency—will enable them to align cross‑functional teams and quickly build trust across diverse stakeholders., • Clear and adaptable communication will support strong engagement with Marketing, Merchandising, Finance, Retail, senior leadership, and external partners., • They will have a proven ability to deliver growth in fast-paced, high‑performance environments—particularly where speed, rigour, and data‑driven decision-making are critical. They will be comfortable owning the full category lifecycle, including product development, P&L responsibility, pricing, forecasting, and overall commercial delivery. Confidence in managing complex, multi‑channel portfolios and developing compelling ranges for international markets will also be essential.

Job title: Product Manager Reports to: Head of Product Management Location: Hybrid / Manchester Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary & Benefits: Competitive Salary + Benefits Package About Yourgene Health: Yourgene Health is a leading integrated technologies and services business, enabling the delivery of genomic medicine. The group works in partnership with global leaders in DNA technology to advance diagnostic science. Our mission to enable scientific advances to positively impact human health remains at the core of our focus. It drives and motivates us to develop class leading products and services to meet our customers’ needs. Yourgene primarily develops, manufactures, and commercialises simple and accurate molecular diagnostic solutions, for reproductive health, precision medicine and infectious diseases. We have a comprehensive offering of non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) NGS workflows that have been built with labs in mind, and clinical prenatal screening services. The IONA® test was the pioneer, the first to market as an IVD product, changing the NIPT screening landscape back in 2015. Continuing to build on our expertise in cell-free DNA, our next generation size selection Ranger® Technology uses machine vision for superior precision. With multiple platforms for a range of clinical and research cfDNA sample preparation applications including NIPT, liquid biopsy, gene synthesis and long fragment recovery. In addition, we offer a portfolio of screening products in reproductive health, precision medicine and infectious disease including screening assays for cystic fibrosis and DPYD genotyping to prevent chemotoxicity. Yourgene Genomic Services provides a range of genetic analysis services for our clinical, research and pharma customers to support partners with DNA extractions, biobanking, genotyping, arrays and sequencing workflows (WES and WGS). Yourgene Genomic Services offers a Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Service, enabling clinics to run their own NIPT service for pregnant women with our prenatal screening tests and service laboratory based in Manchester. Yourgene Health is part of the Novacyt group of companies and is headquartered in Manchester, UK with facilities in Singapore and Canada. Our Culture: Yourgene is a growing, vibrant and exciting place to work, we are looking for committed driven individuals to be part of our next growth journey. Our culture is described by our employee's as collegiate, friendly, professional, innovative, open and fast paced. We have nay social and wellbeing initiatives run by our Social Huddle that keep our sense of community alive during challenging times that the pandemic has thrown our way. At Yourgene we focus on putting values led programmes in place to ensure that we can attract, retain and develop our people. We want our people to have a career with Yourgene and we ensure that they are recognised and rewarded for their achievements and commitment, everyone plays a critical role in our growth journey. Description of role: We are looking to recruit a full-time and permanent Product Manager for our Ranger® Technology. Every business depends on customers. What customers buy – or choose to use – is our product. The product is the result of what the product team builds, and the product manager is responsible for what the product team will build. The Product Manager is a strategic position in any organisation and is responsible for ensuring customers can and do gain value from our products, and understanding and interpreting new ways for us to create value. They ensure we are building the right thing, by really solving the right problem for the right customer and building the thing right, in order to create value and growth for the business. Key areas of responsibility: Product Management • Owning and defining the product vision and strategy for the segment, ensuring that this resonates with users, meets user needs and aligns to the company objectives and priorities., • Creating the strategic product roadmap and communicating it across the business. Discovery: • Evaluating opportunities and determining what gets built and delivered to customers through the Gateway process., • Leading on voice of customer, • Providing R&D/Dev teams with curated, specific and clear user stories and acceptance criteria. Collaborating with development to translate into product features, updates or as part of NPD through a structured ideation process. Delivery: • Managing customer feedback backlog and user stories, • Prioritising based on a deep understanding of acceptance and perceived value from the customer, • Go To Market plans, • Sales enablement tools, • Value proposition and positioning, • Customer / KOL collaborations to validate and beta test new updates / features, • Strategic input into business development and key customer accounts to support business pillar leads, • Pricing models with cross functional support Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: Behaviours: • Strategic thinker, • Self- starter with excellent collaboration and communication skills, • Technically curious and literate – ability to understanding a range molecular diagnostics workflows and technologies including NGS and PCR, • Empathy - ability to empathise and develop a deep understanding of what success looks like for the customer., • Customer focused – able to put themselves into the shoes of the customer and build rapport., • Curiosity – the desire to explore problems with the customer and understand the multi-faceted way these can be resolved., • Exceptional attention to detail, • Expectation of up to 20% travel – across UK, customers and events globally as required Qualifications: • Life science degree, • Product Management within a technical field, • Business experience in molecular diagnostics Closing Date: Sunday 15th March, 2026 Equal opportunities: Yourgene Health and the Novacyt Group of companies provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Yourgene Health and the Novacyt Group of companies is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Yourgene Health and Novacyt Group employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Yourgene Health and the Novacyt Group of companies. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Group Demand Planner Location: UK – Hybrid Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive + benefits About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a UK-based FMCG manufacturing group for a Group Demand Planner to join a growing Supply Chain function. The organisation operates at scale across multiple sites and supplies major retail, foodservice, and branded customers nationwide. This is a period of significant investment and transformation across planning, systems, and ways of working. The Group Demand Planner will play a critical role in strengthening demand planning capability, supporting cross-functional alignment, and enabling long-term, sustainable growth. The Role As Group Demand Planner, you will take ownership of demand forecasting across the business, acting as the central point of coordination for forecast accuracy, assumptions, and alignment. You will work closely with commercial, operational, and supply chain stakeholders to deliver a single, robust demand plan that supports service, efficiency, and commercial performance. Key Responsibilities • Own and manage the end-to-end demand forecasting process at group level, • Develop and maintain statistical forecasts across customers, categories, and products, • Analyse historical sales data, trends, and demand drivers to improve forecast accuracy and bias, • Integrate promotional activity, seasonality, NPD, and market intelligence into demand plans, • Lead the monthly demand review cycle within the S&OP / IBP framework, • Act as the key forecasting interface between commercial, operations, and supply chain teams, • Utilise demand planning and IBP systems to ensure data integrity and continuous improvement, • Proactively identify demand risks, opportunities, and process improvements across the Group What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in demand planning, ideally within FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing environment, • Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail, • Experience working with forecasting tools and/or demand planning / IBP software, • Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and shifting priorities, • Confident communicator able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight, • Strong stakeholder management skills, including influencing at senior level, • Proactive, improvement-driven mindset with a collaborative working style Why Apply • Hybrid working with a Monday–Friday structure, • Opportunity to influence demand planning capability at group level, • Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making, • Stable, well-invested FMCG environment with long-term growth plans Client details will be disclosed at shortlist stage.

Packaging & Regulatory Coordinator\n\nLocation: Trafford Park, Manchester \n Hours: Monday-Friday\n Salary: £36k - £38k\n\nBenefits: Pension * Cycle to Work * Death in Service * EAP * Competitive annual leave * Long‑service holidays * Birthday holiday * Company Discount Scheme * Discounted gym membership\n\nPlay a Key Role in Bringing Compliant, Credible Products to Market\n\nOur client is a fast‑growing, multi‑brand supplement business. We are looking for a Packaging & Regulatory Coordinator to join the team.\n In this pivotal role, you'll ensure every product label, claim, artwork, and communication meets the highest standards of UK food law, EFSA guidance, and supplement‑specific regulations.\n\nFrom early product concepts to final artwork sign‑off, you'll be the guardian of accuracy, legality, and clarity - enabling the brands to innovate at speed while staying fully compliant.\n This role is ideal for someone experienced in food labelling, regulatory affairs, technical compliance, or quality documentation within FMCG, supplements, or functional foods.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nRegulatory & Compliance Ownership\n\nEnsure all product packaging, labels, and artwork meet UK food legislation, EFSA rules, and supplement regulations.\nReview and approve all product claims, working with external regulatory partners.\nKeep ahead of regulatory changes and advise the business on their impact.\nValidate ingredient legality, permitted levels, allergen declarations, and nutritional data.Label & Artwork Management\n\nOwn the full artwork approval process from first draft to print‑ready.\nCollaborate with external design agencies to ensure compliance and clarity.\nManage artwork libraries, version control, and documentation (with admin support).\nEnsure all mandatory warnings, statements, and declarations are correctly applied.Cross‑Functional Collaboration\n\nWork with NPD on compliant formulations, ingredient choices, and claims.\nSupport Brand & Marketing with accurate product copy and campaign messaging.\nPartner with the Project Executive to ensure smooth approvals and documentation flow.\nLiaise with suppliers to gather certifications, specifications, and regulatory documents.Documentation & Technical Support\n\nMaintain specs, QUID calculations, nutritional tables, and compliance files.\nEnsure all SKUs have full, accurate documentation for audits and retailer onboarding.\nAssist with retailer submissions, product information forms, and compliance questionnaires.\nManage internal regulatory databases and compliance trackers.What You'll Bring\n\nEssential\n\nExperience in food labelling, regulatory affairs, technical compliance, or similar FMCG/supplement roles.\nStrong understanding of UK food law and EFSA guidance.\nConfident reviewing and interpreting artwork, claims, and technical documents.\nExcellent attention to detail and ability to interpret complex regulations.\nClear communicator who can work with both technical and creative teams.Desirable\n\nExperience working with external regulatory or compliance consultants.\nKnowledge of international regulations (EU, US, Middle East).\nFamiliarity with retailer portals and product information systems.\nBasic understanding of ingredient functionality and formulation

Have you got a passion for baking and New Product Development? Has to time come for you to explore a new opportunity and look at developing your career? This opportunity could be for you!\n\nThis role needs your knowledge of Baking and NPD processes in order to succeed.\n\nReporting to the NPD Manager you will be one of the senior people within the NPD team and use your already great experience in baking to guide and pass on your experience to the team and get hands stuck in!\n\nThe role:\n\nRetailer facing environment \nYou will use your existing knowledge and experience of NPD Processes\nOptimise factory settings to ensure product quality and consistency\nCoordinate factory trials and first production runs\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliersAbout you:\n\nYou will be experienced in an NPD environment\nIdeally expereinced in bakery setting as well\nPassionate and drivenWant to know more? Apply now! \n\nFor an informal chat about the role in more detail give me a call on (phone number removed) or email me - (url removed)\n\nINDTECH

The Company\n\nExcellent opportunity for a Senior Technologist – Homewares – Hybrid to join an established and dynamic manufacturing company.\n\nAs the Senior Technologist you will be responsible for leading and elevating all quality, sustainability, and compliance activities. The role sets the strategic direction for product quality standards, technical compliance, ethical auditing, and supply chain sustainability, ensuring customer requirements, global sustainability expectations, and internal quality objectives are met, to deliver best-in-class product and supplier performance.\n\nThis role would suit someone who is looking to progress their career working in a supportive and flexible working environment.\n\nExcellent benefits including hybrid and flexible working\n\nThe Role:\n\n1, Technical Quality Leadership,\n\nProduct Development & Gold Standards, own all technical requirements for all products\n\nValidate all technical data, risks, tolerances and construction methods.\n\nEnsure customer specification data, technical files and fabric performance standards are accurate and communicated effectively.\n\nAuthority for sign-off of fabric suitability, construction, performance and durability across all Home categories.\n\nLead the NPI quality process from design handover through to bulk production.\n\nOversee Gold Seal, Red Seal and NPI approvals.\n\nEnsure suppliers fully understand all technical and end-use requirements.\n\nAttend NPI, customer and pre-production meetings as the senior QC/Technical representative.\n\nQuality Issue Resolution, lead root-cause investigations & corrective actions across suppliers.\n\nWork with Asia mills to ensure product consistency and process capability.\n\nCoordinate and guide warehouse teams on physical spot-checks, including method, frequency and reporting.\n\nAct as the technical escalation point for all customer-facing QC issues.\n\nTesting & Technical Assurance, oversee all fabric and product testing (internal, supplier and external labs).\n\nDefine and maintain minimum performance standards across all categories.\n\nManage due-diligence testing programmes for key customers.\n\nCustomer Quality & Compliance Expectations, manage all customer technical files\n\nEnsure specifications, testing and compliance data are submitted accurately and on time.\n\nProvide expert technical responses to customer enquiries and escalations.\n\nMonitor online and in-store customer reviews and proactively address quality trends.\n\n2, Sustainability, Ethical & Chemical Compliance (Tier 1 & Tier 2)\n\nLead compliance development across all Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.\n\nMaintain and strengthen supply chain visibility.\n\nEnsure audit reports, corrective actions and documentation are submitted via customer platforms (e.g. Sedex).\n\nEnsure suppliers meet all customer sustainability expectations including Higg Index, GRS, REACH and OEKO-TEX.\n\nIdentify opportunities for suppliers to gain new certifications and improve ESG performance.\n\nGRS, Yarn Traceability & Chemical Compliance\n\nManage end-to-end yarn certification and chain-of-custody traceability.\n\nMaintain and govern chemical compliance data across all suppliers.\n\nEnsure compliance with RSL/MRSL requirements and global chemical standards.\n\n3. Supplier & Factory Management, conduct quality and compliance reviews with mills.\n\nStrengthen mill capability, quality consistency and technical understanding.\n\nEnsure proactive problem-solving and early risk identification in fabrics and finished goods.\n\nKeep Commercial teams up to date with supplier compliance status to support NPD decisions.\n\n4. Leadership, Strategy & Continuous Improvement, lead the Quality & Compliance strategy.\n\nBuild and maintain a quality-driven culture across supplier and internal teams.\n\nImplement systems, KPIs and continuous improvement programmes.\n\nSkills & Experience\n\nSenior experience in textile or soft furnishings quality management.\n\nExperience working with large multinational customer accounts.\n\nDeep technical knowledge of fabrics, construction and testing standards.\n\nStrong understanding of sustainability and compliance frameworks (GRS, Higg, REACH, OEKO-TEX etc.).\n\nExperience managing supply chains and offshore manufacturing.\n\nStrong analytical, communication and commercial-awareness skills.\n\nProven leadership and supplier management capability.\n\n*By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. The information that you have submitted to us will be used in order to consider your suitability for the role you have applied for. A copy of our Privacy Policy can also be viewed on our website which explains how we gather, protect and manage any personal data that you share with us*\n\nPlease be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.\n\nTagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily

A leading FMCG Food Manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to join their team. Reporting into the Technical Manager, this Quality Manager will assume responsibility for the QA team and need a driven and passionate work approach to join a growing business.\n\nQuality Manager responsibilities include:\n\n * Motivate, coach and develop the QA team, and surrounding departments to achieve the business objectives on a day-to-day basis whilst achieving individual and departmental KPI’s.\n\n * Positively support Technical relations and successfully influence food safety/quality delivery within Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Purchasing, and NPD.\n\n * Provide an effective and timely resolve to all technical issues, including quality and food safety problems seeking permanent solutions to the key issues\n\n * Delivery of the company’s external customer and third-party approval, its food safety/quality systems, hygiene standards and due diligence defences.\n\n * Product safety management: Ensuring robust delivery and verification of controls around ingredient sourcing/handling, cooking and cooling methodology, QCPs, metal detecting, labelling and date coding, nutritional and micro standards\n\n * Ensure timely monitoring, improvement and management including trend analysis of customer & consumer complaints, supplier complaints, complaints costs, adherence to customer expectations, NC Reporting, audit findings etc.\n\n * Ensure delivery of technical contracts, including the micro and chemical laboratories, Pest control service, laundry, calibration and monitoring services, Technical memberships etc.\n\n * Ensure appropriate levels of factory compliance auditing: Such as regular GMPs, G&HP, and internal audit programmes; whilst influencing others to ensure a continuous improvement of technical culture throughout all departments.\n\n * Timely closure of all NCNs raised, whether from internal audits, customer visits, or 3rd party audits.\n\n * Health, Safety and Environment: Ensure that you and any staff under your control, adhere to all policies and procedures at all times, and stop any occasions of unsafe practice.\n\n * Staff training & development plans to be in place, including succession planning. Development of your teams through the method of regular 121s and Performance Development Plans\n\n * Driving force behind all relevant Technical KPIs of food safety and quality, including micro standards, complaints, GMP and food safety culture\n\n * Leading Food Safety/HACCP: To ensure the defined process CCPs & QCPs are appropriately risk assessed, defined, and strictly adhered to in all aspects of the company’s HACCP system and factory operations\n\n * Delivery of Customer visits, launches and Audits, ensuring top scores and minimal non conformity or on time launches; whilst ensuring that you and your team are able to competently demonstrate their role/responsibilities to an auditor/visitor.\n\n * Driving positive employee engagement and supporting general culture improvements by effective communication, and promoting trust and respect of all colleagues\n\n * Management of Employee Relations: around turnover, attendance, punctuality, code and conduct, procedural compliance\n\nYou will be a Quality Manager used to working in a fast paced food manufacturing environment and to BRC standards.\n\nTo apply please email a cv

The Company:\n\nWe are looking for a creative Artworker for a leading toy company, to join a busy and dynamic head office team. Working in a fast-paced environment, this role is a production-focused artworker position.\n\nThe Role:\n\nTake ownership of artwork from concept through to print-ready production — especially across product, packaging and retail materials.\n\nAdapt master designs into various packaging formats while strictly adhering to sometimes complex brand guidelines and ensuring visual consistency.\n\nEnsure all artwork is technically sound for production, including correct colour separation, spot colour channels.\n\nManage multiple projects and deadlines effectively, participating in range reviews and maintaining strict file accuracy and version control.\n\nWork closely with designers, merchandisers, and NPD teams to troubleshoot and flag any potential production issues that may impact design integrity.\n\nSkills Required:\n\nKnowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator & Photoshop\n\nGood understanding of print processes.\n\nA meticulous eye for detail across typography, layout, imagery, and technical execution is essential.\n\nStrong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills and a calm, collaborative approach to teamwork.\n\nBonus if you love character-led, playful or kawaii design\n\n*By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. The information that you have submitted to us will be used in order to consider your suitability for the role you have applied for. A copy of our Privacy Policy can also be viewed on our website which explains how we gather, protect and manage any personal data that you share with us*\n\nPlease be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.\n\nTagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily

Technical Manager role with a growing manufacturing company. Senior management role based in Manchester.\n\nClient Details\n\nOur client is a growing, well established manufacturing company servicing the automotive sector and other bespoke markets.\n\nDescription\n\nResponsible for defining and executing an injection moulding strategy designed at improving overall injection moulding effectiveness including Safety, Quality, Cost, Performance and People. The Technical Manager will be responsible for developing standards and controls in all aspects of plastic injection moulding including machinery & equipment, technology, tooling, materials and people / capability.\n\n· Ensuring adherence and compliance to safety standards at all times\n\n· Setting and mobilising a clear strategy for control and improvement of the injection moulding process including process optimisation, user access control, SPC and parts discrimination\n\n· Working with the process development and setting teams to define 'best practice' and improve all aspects of injection moulding\n\n· Working with NPD, tool and product design, marketing and other business functions to develop process technology and specify capital equipment requirements relating to the introduction of new products and new manufacturing methods\n\n· Responsible for the development, implementation and sustainment of manufacturing (injection moulding) best practice\n\n· Working with the engineering function, production function and other internal stakeholders to define specifications for production machines and ancillary equipment\n\n· Preparation of Capex justifications for moulding machines, ancillary equipment and other moulding technologies\n\n· Developing reporting tools to measure Injection Moulding performance and highlight improvement opportunities\n\n· Exploring new materials opportunities with particular focus on development of sustainable materials and products\n\n· Working with the site team to define and work on continuous improvement projects\n\n· Providing direction for process development and setter teams on projects and on daily tasks\n\n· Coaching and developing staff to ensure a high performing manufacturing team focused on delivering customer value\n\n· Providing technical expertise to the team, transferring skills and knowledge to the Process Development team, Setter Team and wider Site team\n\n· Ensuring a commitment to timely completion of staff appraisals, defining development plans and planning training requirements\n\n· Analysing data and prepare reporting on Injection Moulding performance on a daily / weekly / monthly / as required basis · Work as part of the EMEA and Global quality teams to share experiences and best-practice\n\n· Improving site technical competency through the development of team members\n\n· Working with the wider EMEA and Global Operations teams to benchmark performance and define 'best practice\n\nProfile\n\n· Proven experience as a Technical Manager in an industrial manufacturing environment.\n\n· A background in plastics, injection moulding, polymers, composites, extrusion or other similar materials or engineering sectors would be advantageous.\n\n· This is a leadership role so we are interested in Technical Manager from any industrial manufacturing background as well.\n\n· Strong engineering, industrial or process background\n\n· A Technical related qualification\n\n· Engineering Degree (or equivalent qualification), or qualified by experience\n\n· Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word\n\n· High level of numeracy and analytical skills\n\n· Full driving licence\n\n· IOSH: Managing Safely (Preferred)\n\nJob Offer\n\n£60,000 to £70,000 plus bonus and benefits

The Design Engineer will play a vital role in creating and developing innovative solutions in the industrial and manufacturing industry. This position is based in Manchester and requires a proactive individual with a focus on designing and improving new/existing product ranges.\n\nClient Details\n\nThis long‑standing Manufacturing and Production firm based in the Greater Manchester area has been operating since the late 1950s, steadily developing a reputation for producing durable connection and protection technologies used in demanding industrial environments. Over several decades, it has expanded from a single specialised component into a broad portfolio that includes cable‑related hardware, protective housings, and various connection solutions designed to function reliably in climates and sectors where safety and resilience are essential.\n\nIts products are widely used in industries that require strict adherence to international safety and performance standards, and the organisation's manufacturing and testing practices are aligned with multiple global certification frameworks. These solutions are engineered to prevent failures in high‑value operational settings, helping safeguard assets and maintain continuity in locations where downtime or equipment malfunction would have significant consequences.\n\nThe company's long engineering pedigree is reflected in its ongoing investment in research, testing facilities, and product development. This focus on continuous improvement supports the creation of equipment intended to withstand some of the harshest conditions worldwide, while also emphasising ease of use, reliability, and long‑term cost efficiency for its customers.\n\nDescription\n\nAs the Design engineer you will be tasked with the following;\n\nDelivery of sustaining engineering and NPD Projects\nCreating and checking CAD models and technical drawings\nPerforming pertinent actions in SAP (Raising EC's, BOM creation)\nOwning all stages of allocated projects from concept through testing, verification and launch\nDevelopment of new/existing products, taking into account all aspects of user experience, technical specification and production implications.\nProviding innovative solutions to engineering problems.\nMaintain reporting of project statuses and actively partake in meetings and discussionsProfile\n\nA successful Design Engineer should have:\n\nA degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related field.\nProficiency in using design software such as CAD or similar tools.\nA solid understanding of industrial and manufacturing processes and standards.\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.\nExperience working on cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.\nAn eye for detail and a commitment to producing high-quality designs.\nKnowledge of health and safety regulations related to engineering design.Job Offer\n\nCompetitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum.\nEmployer pension contribution of 12% and employee contribution of 7%.\nLife insurance coverage equivalent to 4 times your annual salary.\n25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.\nFlexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.\nParticipation in the "Win as One" rewards and recognition programme.\nPerformance-based bonus of 10-12%.If you are an experienced Design Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity in Manchester within the industrial and manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply today

A leading and expanding Food Manufacturer in Manchester is currently looking to recruit an NPD Manager / Head of NPD to join their team. Reporting into the General Manager, this is a site no. 1 who will work both operationally (hands on) and strategically. This food manufacturer has a broad product and client base supplying products to retail, foodservice sector and manufacturers across the UK. With a strong passion for innovation. This NPD Manager role will require former experience in meat manufacturing.\nNPD Manager / Head of NPD responsibilities include:\n * Leading the NPD team, managing the full product development process from concept to launch.\n * Take ownership of NPD projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with briefs and timelines.\n * Build strong customer relationships to support successful product development and uncover new opportunities.\n * Work collaboratively across teams to ensure smooth and effective product launches.\n * Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to fuel innovation.\nYou will ideally be degree qualified / equivalent with a proven track record of delivery in leading teams and managing multiple NPD projects, ensuring delivery against tight deadlines. This NPD Manager role will require former experience in frozen / chilled / meat manufacturing.\nThis role will require a creative and strategic thinker, passionate about food innovation, with a solid understanding of consumer trends and product development in the UK market. Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional and customer collaboration, with a full UK driving licence for site and client visits.\nCV applications

Are you in your first regulatory role following graduation in a scientific discipline?\n\nAre you looking for a new opportunity?\n\nWant to work for a manufacturer whose products you have probably already used?\n\nThen perhaps this is the role for you.....?\n\nA leading manufacturer of household and DIY products is recruiting for a regulatory assistant to join their team.\n\nWith a science degree qualification and a little post graduate experience in the chemical or personal care industry, you will report to the regulatory specialist and join a small, friendly team of regulatory professionals and R&D Chemists.\n\nWhat you will do\n\n * Create and maintain formulation and finished goods SDS in multiple languages.\n\n * Work within multifunctional teams to help ensure products are launched on time, meeting targets\n\n * Support the Regulatory Specialist as and when required.\n\n * Updating regs software as required.\n\n * Support for a products life cycle and any changes to regulatory that may occur during that time.\n\n * Communicate relevant information to allow NPD teams to ensure regulatory compliance in the relevant sales region. This will include keeping on top of regulations such as CBAM, WEEE and EPR.\n\n * Setting up new raw materials on the SDS software.\n\nWhat you will need:\n\n * Minimum degree level in scientific discipline, preferably chemistry.\n\n * Ideally 1-2 years experience in regulatory admin with experience in EPR/packaging regs desirable.\n\n * Be IT Literate in Microsoft Office\n\n * A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle (Essential)\n\nWhat you will receive:\n\n * Hybrid flexibility with 2 days WFH and a 35 hour week\n\n * Contributory pension scheme\n\n * 25 days holiday + bank holidays\n\n * Life assurance\n\n * Group income protection

Role: Commercial Executive - Food Manufacturer Salary: Competitive Hours: 40 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (usually 8am-4pm, some flexibility may be required) Contract: Permanent Inspired Global Cuisine (IGC) Inspired Global Cuisine are a frozen ready meal manufacturer based in Gorton, East Manchester. We are an ambitious company who have grown significantly over the last 2 years, now producing over 1million meals a week and have plans to continue to grow. Which includes a re-location to a brand new 369 thousand square foot site in Chadderton, Oldham in early 2026 where we plan to double our volume over the next few years. We believe in manufacturing excellence - delivered by our brilliant people, innovative products and continuous improvement. We achieve this by working within our core values of being accountable, creative, open and as a team. We have high standards and encourage our colleagues to be autonomous and authentic to drive our business forward. With a supportive environment we encourage personal and professional development too. You’ll work cross functionally and collaboratively, always strive to be the best and even have some fun along the way. About the role The Commercial Executive will support the Commercial Account Manager in delivering the customer agenda. Providing support with internal and customer teams, completing administrative tasks, undertaking instore information gathering. They will also generate sales and marketing reports and presentations and conduct analysis of market and internal data. As experience grows the aim will be to take over day to day responsibility for new customers. Responsibilities include: • Take ownership of the internal sales reporting, highlighting risks and opportunities, • Support on internal forecasting; aligning commercial plans with supply chain and NPD, • Manage any preexisting commercial agreements/invoices. Be responsible for raising invoices and tracking against agreed targets, • Support the NPD team by generating New Line Forms, aligning forecasts for new products and managing raw material risk, • Support administration and information requirements during NPD process, • Support the Account Manager & NPD team with presentations and meetings, • Involved in day-to-day account management e.g. price queries, supply chain / availability issues & ad hoc enquiries, • Support with presentations (creation and delivery) and data collation for New Business opportunities., • Become the point of contact for admin requirements as we on board new customers, • Conduct market research using tools such as Vyper, compile and analyse data generated from instore and online visits, • Be the key expert in Kantar data generating reports and presentations for internal and external usage, • Stay updated on industry developments and macro customer changes Skills & Experience • Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills that can build co-operative relationships., • Customer facing experience, • Analytical mindset and excellent organisational skills., • Highly motivated, enthusiastic and positive with a confident and professional undertaking., • Proficient in presentation skills, excel and the ability to adapt and learn internal systems., • Creative mind set with innovative ways of working support the promotion of the business, including social media. Essential: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Our benefits package includes: • 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday and opportunity to purchase an additional week, • Restaurant and retailer discounts, • Healthcare cash plan, • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, • Employee assistance programme – GroceryAid, • Long service awards, • Reward & recognition

My job Pilgrim's Europe is looking for an NPI Technologist to join our team in Carrickmacross. We are looking for someone to join the team that has a strong culinary background, deep understanding of food at a high level, and the ability to translate creativity into innovative food solutions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise, enthusiasm, and a love for food that inspires excellence. Pairing those skills with a flair for process development, this role will combine the two skillsets to ensure we implement NPD & EPD into our manufacturing site, whilst supporting the drive to grow our foodie culture at site and within the business. Responsibilities: • A key player in developing new products from concept to launch, following the Pilgrim's Europe stage-gate process., • Collaborate closely with NPD to ensure new products are aligned with customer expectations., • Lead & support factory trials to ensure accurate data collection, reporting and document generation., • Responsible for ensuring key milestones are met via the Recipe Professor stage-gate process, and in line with the customers' Critical Path., • Manage development recipes through Recipe Professor and other necessary systems., • Coordinate and manage samples for validation, including:, • Shelf-life and sensory (organoleptic) testing, • Customer panels, • Nutritional sample submission/ Cooking instruction verifications., • Transit trials, • Maintain all trial materials to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards., • Ensure compliance with customer policies and business standards., • Liaise with suppliers, NPD and procurement to source new raw materials required for factory trials., • Key customer account lead: attending external meetings when required, lead site visits and develop close, long-standing relationships with our customers., • You will be required to support site based culinary presentations within the capability of your culinary background. Internal and External food led presentations are to be supported when required.What you will need:, • Team player, • Hands on - pragmatic individual who takes on responsibility and accountability to get the job done., • Good communication skills to all levels., • An individual who is keen and has the desire to learn., • Attention to detail and brings a 'right first time' mindset, • The ability to work alone and with others to achieve team and business objectives, • Ability to multi-task and work on several projects at any one time. JBRP1_UKTJ

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Lead, the Senior Validation Engineer will be responsible forthe offering of engineering support to the NPD process and team. Work with Engineering to improve checklist of verification and validation tests and to define criteria for entry into Validation phase.

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex. My client is a global centre of excellence, specialising in the design and manufacture of electronic controllers, instrumentation, and drives. The role as the Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex will be leading the NPI Development team and will be responsible for liaising with the relevant design staff to ensure the overall quality and delivery of new parts, to the highest standards. You will also work to ensure the proposed design concepts can be manufactured cost-effectively. You will oversee the prototype build of products in question, prepare relevant documentation and actively participate in PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and DFMEs (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis). This role will also require you to work with Operations personnel to allow for the optimisation and layout of the assembly areas, as well as the assembly tooling used in the NPI build. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager must have experience with PCBA and leading a manufacturing or production team. As Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex, you will have experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) role within electronics assembly, and/or PCB/cable assembly or electronics box build as well as experienced in the use of ERP/MRP systems (SAP Preferable). You will also have an Engineering Degree or equivalent and provable experience in a similar position. Awareness of all types of electronic printed circuit assembly techniques is beneficial. My client are a Market Leader who combine over 30 years of experience within the Electronic engineering with the attitude and opportunity of a start-up company. APPLY NOW for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager East Sussex job, or to apply for similar jobs, by sending your CV to , otherwise, we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other production jobs on 01582 878 810 or 079317 88834. JBRP1_UKTJ

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