• Deputise for the Quality Control department in the absence of the Quality Operations Manager
• Manage, develop and motivate direct reporting personnel
• Ensure clear and concise communication is given either verbally or written to all team members
• Preparation and approval of relevant departmental procedures including introduction of new products
• GMP verification/batch review checks in accordance with the relevant procedures
• Identification, development and implementation of new PQA requirements, including writing SOP’s
• Continuous review of PQA, final pack and final release processes and recommendations for improvement
• Investigation of quality issues
• Control of non-conforming products
• Final release of product
• Package inspection, box inspection and release of product into the hold area
• Scanning and storage of product related documentation
• Provide support to site investment where relevant
• Training of personnel and ensuring that skills are maintained
• Represent Quality Control at relevant meetings
• Any other duties as specified by Quality Operations Manager

The successful candidate will possess; 

• Extensive experience in Quality Control, Product Quality Assurance & Quality Management Systems
• Experience of managing and motivating personnel
• Must have a strong technical background and experience of managing a large cross functional team
• Clean room experience preferable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage and prioritise work, meet deadlines and work in a pressurised environment
• Competence in the use of IT technology, such as Microsoft Office applications, and ability to learn other IT systems used in the Quality department
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong leadership and motivational skills

• Highly organised and forward planning