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Night Shift Engineering Supervisor - Redditch

Are you a Maintenance Engineering Lead looking to take on more responsibility? Are you looking for a role that offers a great engineering challenge? Do you want to join a company with great opportunities for progression? Then this opportunity with a household cleaning manufacturer is looking for you!

Responsibilities:

Lead Reliability Maintenance Schedules.To carry out root cause analysis on all significant lost time events, provide corrective actions and timeframes for completionTo encourage the use of continuous improvement to maximise plant and machinery availability, identifying solutions and delivering agreed actions.To assist in the facilitation of daily engineering handover, reporting on KPI's and outstanding works.

This list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to carry out additional duties where reasonable.

Requirements:

Management experience within an Engineering function.Experience working in an FMCG or similarly fast paced environment.Experience of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).In depth understanding of mechanical, electrical and logic control systems.

NB - This is a night shift role and requires flexibility according to business needs

If you are interested in having a confidential chat regarding the role please reach out to Chad Petersen at Smart4 Sciences.

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Development Chemist

Household & Consumer Products | Redditch

An established and growing manufacturer within the consumer products sector is looking to appoint an experienced Development Chemist to support the creation and improvement of a wide range of household cleaning and home care products.

This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to lead projects from concept through to commercial launch, working closely with production, quality, procurement, and commercial teams.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing innovative formulations, improving existing product performance, and supporting the transfer of products from laboratory scale into full manufacturing.

Product categories may include:

Surface and multi-purpose cleanersLaundry and fabric care productsDishwashing formulationsBathroom and toilet cleanersFloor care productsOther household and specialist cleaning solutions

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and optimising product formulationsAssessing and selecting suitable raw materials and ingredientsConducting laboratory testing, stability studies, and performance evaluationsInvestigating formulation and manufacturing challengesSupporting scale-up activities and production trialsMaintaining technical documentation and product specificationsEnsuring products meet relevant regulatory and quality requirementsMonitoring market trends, ingredient developments, and innovation opportunitiesWorking cross-functionally to deliver projects on time and within budget

About You

We're interested in speaking with formulation chemists who have experience within household care, detergents, FMCG, industrial cleaning products, or a related sector.

You will ideally have:

3+ years of proven formulation and product development experienceKnowledge of surfactant chemistry and cleaning systemsExperience in taking products from development through to manufactureUnderstanding of product stability, compatibility, and performance testingExperience supporting production and troubleshooting formulation issuesStrong project management and organisational skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing businessVaried technical role with genuine influence on product developmentCareer progression within a growing organisationCompetitive salary and benefits package

For a confidential discussion or further information, please apply today and speak to Rick @Smart4 Sciences

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NPD / Project Manager - Household - Worcestershire | Site-Based

A growing manufacturing business within the FMCG and consumer chemicals sector is looking to appoint an experienced NPD / Project Manager to support ongoing product innovation and development activity across its expanding product portfolio.

Working closely with the Technical Director, you'll play a key role in driving projects from concept through to commercial launch, ensuring products are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to the highest standards. The role also offers the opportunity to lead and develop a small technical team while collaborating with departments across the wider business.

This position would suit someone who enjoys a varied and hands-on environment where no two projects are the same and where strong organisation, technical understanding, and stakeholder management are essential.

The Opportunity
* Manage the full lifecycle of new product development projects from brief through to launch
* Coordinate activity across technical, manufacturing, procurement, quality, packaging, and commercial teams
* Support formulation updates, product enhancements, and cost-saving initiatives
* Oversee manufacturing trials, pilot batches, and first production runs to ensure smooth scale-up activity
* Maintain compliance with relevant industry legislation and internal quality standards
* Ensure technical records, specifications, and supporting documentation are accurately maintained
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across products, processes, and operational practices
* Provide guidance and support to junior members of the development team

What We're Looking For
* Experience gained within FMCG, household products, cosmetics, detergents, chemicals, or a similar manufacturing environment
* Previous involvement in product development, technical projects, or formulation-led activities
* Strong ability to manage workloads, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders effectively
* Understanding of relevant regulations and compliance requirements including REACH, CLP, COSHH, and associated industry standards
* Confident communication skills with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
* Comfortable working within a fast-moving manufacturing setting where priorities can change quickly
* Knowledge of product trials, manufacturing processes, or commercialisation activities would be advantageous

Why Apply?
* Join a business continuing to invest in innovation and product development
* Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to key strategic projects
* Opportunity to make a visible impact within a collaborative and supportive team environment
* Genuine scope for involvement in continuous improvement and future product direction

Benefits
* Bupa EAP
* Death in Service cover from day one
* Digital health and wellbeing services
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Quarterly attendance bonus
* Internal incentive schemes

For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Rick Metcalfe @Smart4 Sciences.

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Quality Assurance Manager - FMCG Manufacturing
📍 Worcestershire

An established and growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead site quality and compliance activities within a fast-paced production environment.

This is a highly visible role with responsibility for maintaining and improving quality systems, audit readiness, product compliance, and operational standards across the site.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and developing the site Quality Management SystemLeading HACCP reviews and site risk assessmentsCoordinating internal audits and supporting external audits/customer visitsDriving GMP, hygiene, and continuous improvement standardsManaging investigations, non-conformances, CAPAs, and root cause analysisOverseeing SOP control and quality documentation processesSupporting supplier and packaging quality investigationsLeading and developing a quality team within a busy manufacturing operation

Candidate Profile

We are interested in speaking with candidates from a variety of regulated or high-volume manufacturing sectors, including:

Food manufacturingFMCGPharmaceuticalPersonal careCosmeticsOther high-care or highly regulated production environments

Direct sector experience is beneficial but not essential where candidates can demonstrate strong transferable quality and compliance expertise.

Key Requirements

Suitable applicants will ideally possess:

Proven experience within a QA or technical leadership roleStrong understanding of BRC standards and leading audit preparationExperience managing internal and external auditsHACCP qualification with practical implementation experienceKnowledge of QMS management and continuous improvement methodologiesStrong problem-solving and corrective action experiencePrevious people management and stakeholder engagement experienceA hands-on approach with the ability to work closely with operational teams

Additional Information

Experience working within a BRC-accredited manufacturing environment is highly desirable.HACCP Level 3 minimum preferred; Level 4 advantageous.The role combines both operational shop-floor presence and quality systems management responsibilities.Candidates should be comfortable leading teams, managing compliance activities, and supporting a strong quality culture across site.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious quality professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic manufacturing business. Please contact Rick @smart4 sciences for more info

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