Qc Manager in Widnes

QC Manager – Personal Care & Household FMCG Location: North West England Salary: £47,000 – £65,000 + benefits Job Type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced Development Chemistry Manager/QC to lead the formulation, development and scale-up of innovative personal care and household cleaning products. This is a senior R&D role combining technical formulation expertise, team leadership and commercial product development, taking projects from laboratory concept through to full-scale manufacture. Key Responsibilities * Lead and mentor a team of formulation chemists. * Develop and optimise skincare, haircare, body care, detergents and surface cleaning products. * Manage formulation projects from laboratory development through pilot and commercial scale-up. * Oversee stability, viscosity, pH and performance testing. * Prepare and approve Methods of Manufacture (MOMs), SOPs and technical specifications. * Support regulatory compliance, including REACH, CLP, IFRA and cosmetic regulations. * Review technical documentation including SDSs and PIFs. * Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues. * Work closely with Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement and raw material suppliers. About You * BSc or higher in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline. * 5–7+ years' formulation/R&D experience within FMCG, personal care, cosmetics or household products. * Previous laboratory team leadership or mentoring experience. * Strong knowledge of surfactants, emulsions, rheology and formulation chemistry. * Experience with product scale-up and commercial manufacturing. * Strong problem-solving, project management and communication skills. What's on Offer * £47,000 – £65,000 salary, depending on experience. * Performance-related bonus. * Pension and private healthcare benefits. * Flexible working where appropriate. * Opportunity to lead R&D across two diverse FMCG product portfolios. Apply now for this excellent opportunity to join a growing R&D operation and play a key role in bringing new consumer products from concept to commercial production