Quality Manager

 

Description:

Element Manchester are experts in analytical chemistry and our mission is to deliver innovative, high-quality analytical expertise to our clients. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Manager to join our team, based in our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities near Manchester.

The successful candidate will ensure regulatory compliance and that quality requirements, quality policies, processes and procedures are effectively implemented at all times. As a quality professional, you will promote a culture of quality assurance and quality improvement and have a sound working knowledge of cGMP or GLP.

Responsibilities
 

  • Implement and manage all aspects of the quality system (QMS) with support from other quality team members
  • Generate, review and approve relevant documentation, as appropriate, e.g., standard operating procedures, nonconforming work reports (NCRs), corrective and preventive action reports (CAPAs) and training material
  • Ensure the effective implementation of MasterControl, Element Manchester’s electronic QMS
  • Investigate and assign root cause(s) to any NCRs, deviations or audit findings in collaboration with colleagues
  • Collaborate with operational colleagues in all areas of the business and proactively manage quality activities
  • Ensuring the timely release of cGMP/GLP compliant analyses in accordance with regulatory and site-specific authorisations
  • Hosting and supporting client, regulatory and accreditation body audits
     

Skills / Qualifications
 

  • Quality Management experience, preferably in a fast-paced analytical laboratory or similar environment, with a minimum of three years’ experience of cGMP or GLP
  • Degree or equivalent
  • Internal auditing experience
  • Experience hosting inspections by Regulatory Agencies such as the MHRA or the FDA or audits by National Accreditation Bodies such as UKAS
  • Ability to motivate and lead a quality team would be an advantage
  • Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, cGMP or GLP
  • Experience in leading/reviewing/approving quality investigations, undertaking root cause analysis, developing corrective action plans and ensuring the effectiveness of the actions undertaken
  • Ability to identify quality and technical problems, risks and opportunities for improvement and work with colleagues, at all levels, to determine effective and sustainable solutions

Organization Element Materials Technology
Industry Management Jobs
Occupational Category Quality Manager
Job Location Manchester,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Experienced Professional
Experience 3 Years
Posted at 2023-12-23 3:23 pm
Expires on 2024-12-27