Posted on January 12th, 2026
Brightwork are currently recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager - Packaging to join our client, a renowned maufacturer in their site in Ayrshire on a full time, permanent basis.
This role suits someone from the cosmetics, toiletries or FMCG sector with a strong understanding of packaging, artwork and sustainability. You will work closely with customers, internal teams and suppliers to deliver commercially successful products on time and to target margin.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full product lifecycle across personal care and household categories
- Develop packaging solutions that meet customer, technical and sustainability requirements
- Coordinate with R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales and external suppliers
- Prepare product costings and support margin targets
- Manage packaging artwork and approval processes, ensuring compliance with cosmetic regulations, INCI listings and labelling standards
- Support sustainability projects including PCR integration
- Track market trends and prepare customer-focused market reviews
Experience
- Working experience in product, project or packaging development within cosmetics, toiletries or FMCG
- Strong knowledge of packaging and artwork processesHigh attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Good understanding of sustainability and regulatory requirements
- Confident communicator who works well across teams
- Comfortable managing multiple projects to tight deadlines
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and similar tools
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 16:00
This is a great opportunity to join our client during an exciting period of growth and expansion. If you are looking for the next step in your career, apply today!
Brightwork is a recruitment agency for those seeking permanent work and a recruitment business for those seeking temporary work.
