Handley James Chemical is excited to again, be retained by a global speciality chemical manufacturing business. With a true global presence including a site here in the UK, we are recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality function and the continued development of the team there in Halifax. The site is an Upper Tier COMAH facility with a strong existing senior leadership team.
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading, managing and supporting the Quality Control department, managing the Quality Management System, and working with the Departmental Managers to ensure Quality is embedded across all functions within our business. The Quality Manager ensures lab employees adhere to all site HSE protocols and have the proper training to perform their job and drives continuous quality improvements for the site through establishing, using and maintaining the appropriate quality systems.
Has responsibility for overall quality performance, develops & tracks quality KPIs to improve quality performance
Manages day to day activities for the lab, including supervising lab technicians, scheduling, equipment maintenance and calibrations, and managing laboratory chemical inventory
Maintains job performance standards and provides training and performance feedback for employees to achieve and maintain the required level of proficiency
Leads investigations and manages follow up of quality incidents
Leads customer and quality audits and manages audit follow up
Responsible for training of internal auditors and management of the schedule
Works closely with the Departmental Managers to ensure Quality is embedded across all site functions
Carries out audits and gap analyses to identify areas where Quality is not compliant with our internal quality policies and procedures and implements corrective actions.
Produces and maintains product performance data and metrics to identify where processes could go out of control and opportunities for improvement
Owns site document control process for Quality department, in compliance with company and site standards
Proven experience working within a similar capacity within a chemical or associated manufacturing facility i.e. food, pharmaceutical etc.
Ability to operate independently with little daily supervision
This role will suit an engaging individual, one who is visible on site and is exceptional at building relationships and ensuring quality is driven throughout the site.
In return our client is c£60,000 - £70,000pa basic salary negotiable doe, 10% bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays and benefits.