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Role Overview
The Quality Control Manager’s role is to lead a site-based Quality Control team in developing and delivering a robust technical strategy that ensures Alpro Kettering produces products of consistent, specified quality and safety, in line with local legislation and Danone Analytical Excellence standards. The manager will build internal and external relationships that challenge and support technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish and execute a Quality Control roadmap targeting deviations related to analyst testing, equipment/method deviations, etc.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and improve testing capabilities, ensuring compliance with KARMA table and Danone standards.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring laboratory activities adhere to Good Laboratory Practices, ISO, FDA standards, and SQCDME principles.
* Work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager and report to the Food Safety and Quality Manager to align on priorities and projects.
* Maintain and improve quality standards using lean manufacturing principles.
* Ensure all operations are conducted safely, with awareness of fire evacuation, accident reporting, and food safety procedures.
* Manage and lead direct reports, driving motivation, career development, and growth.
About You
You should be proactive, able to prioritize, communicate effectively, and solve complex problems.
Qualifications and Skills
* Fluent in English (spoken and written).
* Experience as a manager or team leader, with familiarity with FDA, FSCC2200, and ISO standards.
* Formal qualification in internal auditing and Level 4 Food Hygiene training.
* Degree or relevant industry experience/professional qualifications.
* Experience in a quality environment, manufacturing preferred.
* Strong background in quality management and continuous improvement.
* Leadership experience in pharma or FMCG sectors.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing environments.
Technical Knowledge
* Knowledge of analytical methods used in the food industry.
* Understanding of lab equipment like SPRINT, Sartorius, Metrohm, Kjeldahl, Biotrace, NIR, ATP.
* Knowledge of statistics, validation, measurement uncertainty, and quality controls.
* Proficiency in MS Office.
Functional and Managerial Competencies
* Project management and risk assessment skills.
* Understanding of food regulations, safety systems, and stakeholder management.
* Leadership in cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
Personal Skills
* Inspire and lead with vision.
* Effective communicator, good listener, collaborative.
* Decision-making with confidence and humility.
* Structured, analytical, growth-oriented, and a team player.
About Us & What's Next
We are a market leader with record-breaking teams at Alpro Kettering, part of the Danone Group. We are committed to health, safety, and continuous success. The Kettering site is a strategic manufacturing hub within the division, supplying Alpro drinks.
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