Job Title: Quality Manager Location: Ashington, Northumberland Salary: £55,000 - £63,000pa, plus bonus
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Were working with a leading manufacturer seeking a Quality Manager to join their team based in Ashington on a Full time, permanent basis. As Quality Manager, youll oversee audits, product release, and continuous improvement to keep operations at the highest level.
About the Company This business operates in a highly regulated environment and is known for its commitment to innovation and quality. Youll join a team that values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Benefits include: Annual bonus scheme
2x Death in Service cover
Private medical insurance
Enhanced pension contributions
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
The Role Quality Manager The Quality Manager will play a crucial role in managing and implementing improvements to the QA system in support of ISO and EU (GMP) regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities: Maintain audit-ready Quality Management System (QMS).
Ensure compliance with ISO and cGMP requirements.
Lead continuous improvement projects.
Manage Non-Conformance investigations and corrective actions.
Oversee testing of raw materials and finished products.
Conduct batch record reviews and product releases.
Manage internal audits and support external/supplier audits.
Lead customer and regulatory audits.
About You The ideal Quality Manager will possess a Bachelors Degree in a scientific area and a minimum of 5 years experience in a senior Quality role within a manufacturing environment.
You will ideally have: Thorough knowledge of ISO quality systems and validation principles.
Understanding and application of QMS processes, tools, and techniques.
Sound working knowledge of ISO9001 and GMP requirements.
Auditor qualifications essential, Lead Auditor status preferred.
Experience in validation of systems and processes.
Were committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If youre excited about this Quality Manager role but dont meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply your unique perspective could be exactly what theyre looking for.
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