Job Description

At Zimpli Kids, we make bathtime and multi-sensory play brilliantly fun! We're proud to be pioneers in the kids' bath and sensory play category, creating exciting 'Just Add Water' products, including our famous Baff Bombz, Gelli Baff and Slime Baff brands, bringing smiles and bathtime magic to kids all over the world!

Our company is growing, and we're now looking for an experienced Technical Production Manager to join our successful team. As part of our growing company, you will take the lead on formulation development, regulatory compliance and production efficiency. This is a hands-on managerial role, perfect 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 Technical Production Manager role puts 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 Flexible working Non-contractual profit share scheme 25 days holidays (+ bank holidays) Casual dress code Free parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking
Work Location: In person