Quality Control Manager (Laboratory based)
To £60,000 plus bens - pension, healthcare, bonus
Nicholson Hird Ltd is working in partnership with a long established FMCG manufacturer in the recruitment of an accomplished Quality Control Manager to lead, develop and motivate a team of QC specialists in a dedicated on site laboratory, ensuring that products meet industry standard, customer requirement and legal compliance with all applicable standards, regulations, guidelines and GLP.
The QC Manager will hold responsibility for all matters relating to incoming inspection and testing, and subsequent release of product whilst providing support on NPD and assisting with supplier management. Theyll work closely with peers in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to provide excellence in the Quality department.
Key skills
Previous experience as a Quality Control (QC) Manager or Laboratory Manager - or an experienced supervisor looking to take a step up
Degree or equivalent qualification in chemistry, or another related technical field (food science, microbiology, quality management)
Detailed knowledge of a range of food safety and quality standards ideally at global regulation level such as cGMP, MHRA, FDA, ISO9001: 2015, FSSC22000, BRC, HACCP .
Experience in a pharmaceutical and/or food manufacturing, or other highly regulated sector
Desirable additions would include Lead Auditor qualification, external auditing in Quality or Food Safety, and validation protocols
A passionate leader of people, who shows genuine interest and ability in developing, coaching and mentoring a team, encouraging them to meet their own potential
Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis tools
Able to write and present departmental reports with relevant supporting data
This is a rare opportunity to join the leadership team of a stable, successful and expanding business enjoying significant investment into facilities, systems and processes, with lots of positive change on the horizon.
Package to include pension and healthcare and bonus schemes, generous holiday entitlement and an early Friday finish. This role is site based due to the need to support manufacturing and lead a site based team who are unable to work from home.
Please send CVs stating current salary and location for immediate review.
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