While product-specific knowledge can be taught and developed within the role, we are primarily looking for someone with relevant experience in product, compliance or a similar role, combined with a strong willingness to learn, research and self-teach where required, with the curiosity and initiative to grow into the role and develop their expertise over time.
Job Summary
Focus: Market strategy, product lifecycle, technical specifications, factory sourcing, and regulatory certification.
This role is responsible for the "what" and the "where from." The Product & Compliance manager identifies market trends, sources the right manufacturing partners (primarily in Asia or Europe), defines the technical specifications of the LVT products (such as wear layer thickness, rigid core composition, and acoustic properties), and ensures that every product brought to market meets UK and international building and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management: Defining the product roadmap, identifying gaps in the current Plusfloor portfolio, and managing the lifecycle of existing ranges from conception to discontinuation.
- Supplier Sourcing & Factory Auditing: Identifying, vetting, and selecting manufacturing partners. Conducting factory audits to ensure quality control, ethical manufacturing, and technical capabilities align with Plusfloor's standards.
- Technical Specification: Defining the exact construction of the LVT/SPC products, including wear layer thickness (e.g., 0.3mm to 0.7mm), core density, backing layers, and locking systems.
- Regulatory Compliance & Certification: Ensuring all products hold the necessary certifications for the UK commercial and residential markets. This includes managing UKCA marking, CE marking (EN 14041), Fire Classification (Bfl-s1), and indoor air quality certifications such as FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold, or Eurofins IAC.
- Market & Trend Analysis: Staying ahead of design trends, competitor offerings, and technological advancements in resilient flooring to ensure Plusfloor remains an innovative brand.
Likely Day-to-Day Tasks
- Reviewing and approving physical product samples, decors, and embossing textures from overseas factories.
- Drafting and updating technical data sheets (TDS) and Declaration of Performance (DoP) documents for UKCA/CE compliance.
- Liaising with third-party testing laboratories (e.g., SGS, Intertek) to arrange slip resistance, acoustic, and fire testing for new product lines.
- Negotiating pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and exclusivity agreements with factory representatives.
- Attending international flooring exhibitions (e.g., Domotex, Surfaces) to identify new manufacturing technologies and design trends.
- Working closely with the marketing team to ensure technical product claims are accurate and effectively communicated in brochures and online.
- Managing the renewal of essential certifications like FloorScore to ensure continuous compliance for commercial specifications.
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
