Head of Technical

at  Solent Group

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.
Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK.

• Ensure that all products meet internal quality standards, as well as external safety and compliance regulations, including HACCP, BRC BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard), and other food industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and international non-food safety regulations (e.g. Cosmetic regulation, Detergent Regulation, REACH Biocides, EU GPSD) for B2B and B2C channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with finished goods manufacturing sites and raw material suppliers, ensuring adherence to company standards for safety, quality, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Marketing teams to lead the development of new products and improve existing product lines.
• Drive initiatives to reduce waste, energy use, and environmental impact within the manufacturing process.
• Provide strategic leadership to the technical team, ensuring high performance and alignment with business objectives.