Quality Manager

McCarthy Adams Recruitment ,
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Salary: £58,000 per annum

Overview

Quality Manager | 3-6 Month Contract | Lincoln, Lincolnshire Our client a Lincolnshire based manufacturing company are looking to strengthen their team by employing a Quality Manager role to join on a 3-6month basis. Working on a food manufacturing site, reporting to the CEO, the Quality Manager will be responsible for leading the clients Quality Department. Working closely with all departments, the Quality Manager will provide GMP and regulatory expertise whilst ensuring the business is prepared for customer and regulatory audits and inspections. Responsibilities Ensure site compliance to the requirements of GMP and Food Safety standards. Control of the site Quality Management System (QMS), associated procedures and records. Author, review and approval of SOPs, Protocols and Risk Assessments. Approval of specifications, sampling instructions, test methods and other quality control procedures. Oversight of test method and equipment validation activities. Evaluation and approval of suppliers and service providers. Management of internal and external audit schedules. Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, current literature and test method development. Perform in house activities liaising closely with the Operations Director. As part of the performance of this role the post holder will be exposed to sensitive information that must be kept confidential during and after employment in line with client processes and terms of employment. Work towards the corporate goals of the client. Comply with Health and Safety and GMP regulations. Requirements Experience (five years plus) of management in a GMP quality environment. Experience of audits, other regulatory audits and customer audits. Extensive knowledge in a broad range of activities and quality systems. Knowledge of regulations and guidelines relating to GMP. Excellent oral (including presentation) and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships internally and externally to the business. IT competent Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under their own initiative. Dedication to the role and the business exhibited through attendance and a willingness and desire to learn and take part in areas and projects outside of the scope of the role. The ideal will candidate will have some experience with food quality systems.