Quality Manager

A globally recognised leader within Construction Materials manufacturing, committed to delivering innovative products that significantly enhance the lives of their customers worldwide are looking for a Quality Manager to join their team based at their site in the Buxton area.

With continuous growth driven by investment in both development and technology, they are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Quality Manager to join the team at their Buxton site.

Salary & Benefits of the Quality Manager;

Competitive Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum Performance-Based Annual Bonus Private Medical Insurance Comprehensive Company Pension Scheme 33 Days Annual Leave

Role Overview for the Quality Manager;
As a Quality Manager, you will provide leadership and management across both Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions at our site. This pivotal role will involve the planning and coordination of activities to meet product release schedules, ensuring the highest standards of product quality, customer service, and safety compliance are achieved. You will manage a team, set operational targets, and ensure that site Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities of the Quality Manager:

Lead forward planning and manage resource requirements for both QA and QC departments. Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management to ensure that the team is adequately staffed with qualified professionals. Gather, analyse, and report on quality metrics at both site and business levels. Champion key quality systems on-site, including Change Control, Validation, and Cleaning Validation processes. Lead and participate in regulatory and customer audits. Provide expert guidance and support on Quality and cGMP issues to cross-functional departments. Investigate and resolve incidents, Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Tolerance (OOT) results, ensuring that root cause analysis is conducted, and corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) are implemented. Foster effective communication and collaboration within QA and QC teams. Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QA and QC processes.

Essential Qualifications and Experience of the Quality Manager

In-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is essential. Proven experience in both Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions. Previous managerial experience in a quality-focused role within Raw Materials manufacturing