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Formulation Manager (Personalcare &Skincare)

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Lancashire

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Title: Formulation Manager 
 Location: Lancashire
 Salary: £30,000-£40,000
 Term: Permanent 
 Benefits: 25 Days Holiday, Flexitime, Free Parking , Training, Progression and Career Development, large portfolio of products, Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office) 

SRG are working with a growing personal care product manufacturer based in the Lancashire area, they are now looking for an experienced cosmetics / personal care formulation manager to join the team to work on growing and developing new and existing products. Candidates with proven industrial experience in: surfactant chemistry, dissolution behaviours, colour systems, colour cosmetics, fragrances, preservatives, skin compatibility, scale up / manufacturing, consumer product regulations / cosmetic regulations are encouraged to apply. 

Role/Description:

Lead development of formulations from concept through to production and then launch
Oversee daily manufacturing operations and drive performance against KPIs
Ensure compliance with cosmetic and chemical regulations across EU & US markets
Troubleshoot formulation and production challenges to maintain quality and efficiency
Collaborate with R&D, production, and supply chain teams to support product launches
Apply surfactant chemistry principles to the development of personal care and cosmetic formulations
Conduct laboratory testing on powdered ingredients, analysing performance and changes in dissolution behaviour
Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, safety, and product performance
 Requirements

3+ years of recent experience of formulating cosmetics and personal care products
Strong experience across formulation, production, and regulatory compliance 
Degree or HNC in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or Chemical Engineering (preferred)
Full right to work in the UK there is no sponsorship available for this roleSRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on (phone number removed).

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

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.

Keywords: Formulation manager, personal care, cosmetics development, surfactant chemistry, product formulation, colour cosmetics, fragrance design, preservatives science, skin compatibility, dissolution behaviour, powder testing, laboratory analysis, manufacturing scale-up, production management, KPI performance, continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, cosmetic regulations, EU standards, US standards, R&D collaboration, supply chain integration, product launch, FMCG innovation, chemical engineering, cosmetic science, industrial chemistry, BB51LJ, Lancashire

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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