KEY FOCUS
We are looking for a professional pharmacist/ cosmetic formulator with experience in manufacturing natural & organic skincare products to become our of Head of Production in our established business based in Helston, Cornwall.
The successful candidate will manage and supervise the daily production and be responsible for the writing of technical procedures and be the main point of contact with the certification bodies – COSMOS/Soil Association, ISO, Positive Luxury.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND QUALITIES
• Ingredient Knowledge
• Practical formulation expertise & design
• Good safety & hygiene knowledge
• Desire to develop & learn practical & theoretical skills in cosmetics and beauty supplements
• Interested in R&D
• High attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Pro-active in generating ideas and problem solving
• Collaborative & open-minded
• Strong Leadership skills
• Budget management
DESIRABLE
• Knowledge of production technologies & machinery used in the manufacturing of cosmetics & beauty supplements.
• Knowledge of the requirements for the control of incoming materials
• Knowledge of production monitoring & quality control of finished products
• Understanding of cosmetics & beauty supplement regulations, such as cosmetic products regulation in Europe (EC Regulation 1223/2009); Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Knowledge of the requirements to ensure the safety of cosmetics, including the safety assessment of ingredients & the final finished product.
• Understanding of regulations prohibiting animal testing for cosmetics & recognized alternative methods for safety assessment.
• Familiarity with the creation & management of the Product Information File, which includes composition, safety report & evidence of efficacy.
• Knowledge of ISO certifications relevant to the industry, especially those that relate to quality, safety & good manufacturing practices. ISO 22716 to ensure compliance with GMP & ISO 9001 for quality management. Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 16128 and ISO 31000 is equally important for managing environmental aspects, occupational safety, the use of natural ingredients & business risk management.
• Ability to ensure that product labelling complies with regulations in terms of ingredients, precautions for use & marketing claims.
Desirable other Languages: Italian, Spanish or French.