Quality Manager / Technical Manager
Location: Cheshire
Sector: Cosmetics / Personal Care / FMCG Manufacturing
About the Role
An established and growing manufacturer within the cosmetics and personal care sector is seeking either an experienced Technical Manager or Quality Manager to take a lead role in managing and developing the company’s quality systems, ensuring compliance with global standards and supporting high-quality production across all operations.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional to take ownership of ISO and GMP frameworks, drive continuous improvement, and maintain technical integrity across manufacturing and product release processes.
Key Responsibilities
Quality & Compliance
* Oversee and maintain quality management systems to ensure compliance with ISO 22716 (Cosmetic GMP) and related standards.
* Lead internal and external audits, ensuring documentation, corrective actions, and follow-up activities are completed effectively.
* Manage third-party and regulatory audit relationships, maintaining a state of audit readiness at all times.
Quality Systems & Documentation
* Maintain and control all QMS documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and quality policies.
* Ensure technical records, test reports, and batch documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant with internal and external requirements.
* Support process validation and equipment qualification initiatives to maintain manufacturing consistency and traceability.
Technical Oversight & Process Management
* Provide technical guidance to production teams to ensure accuracy in formulation, processing, and product release.
* Investigate quality or process deviations, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
* Review and approve batch manufacturing records, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to GMP principles.
Regulatory & International Support
* Coordinate with regulatory and compliance teams to manage product registrations and technical documentation for export markets, including the Middle East.
* Maintain awareness of international regulatory requirements affecting product safety and compliance.
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a technical, quality, or compliance role within the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or FMCG sectors.
* Strong working knowledge of ISO 22716 and GMP systems.
* Experience in quality control, manufacturing processes, and batch documentation.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to CAPA and process improvement.
* Ability to communicate effectively across departments, fostering a culture of quality and compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical/scientific discipline.
* Certified Internal Auditor (ISO 22716 or ISO 9001).
* Experience working with digital QMS platforms or electronic batch recording systems.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
* Supportive, collaborative environment with genuine scope for career progression
* Opportunity to make a measurable impact on quality standards within a growing manufacturer
Please send me your CV if you are interested and have industrial experience in either Technical Manager or Quality Manager in a manufacturing environment!