Permanent
Quality
Inchinnan

Quality Shift Lead

Ref: 410| Posted: 21st Jul 2026

Terumo Aortic are looking for a motivated and organised Quality Shift Lead – In Process Inspection to join the Quality Control team on a 12 month secondment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with quality control, quality systems and leadership experience to support the delivery of safe, compliant and high-quality manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for controlling, planning and managing in-process inspection quality operations across manufacturing areas, while supporting safe, compliant and high-quality manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities:

  • Plan, control and manage in-process inspection quality operations within manufacturing areas.
  • Ensure product inspection, product package inspection and clean room release activities meet required acceptance criteria.
  • Support quality performance, continuous improvement activity and audit readiness across the in-process inspection area.
  • Prepare, review and approve relevant departmental procedures.
  • Investigate quality issues, support yield improvements and manage non-conforming product activity.
  • Represent Quality In Process Inspection at relevant meetings.
  • Support NCR investigations, report writing, GMP verification and batch review checks in line with procedures.
  • Lead, coach and motivate team members, providing clear direction, feedback and support.
  • Support performance management activity, coaching and development of team members.
  • Deputise for the Quality Lead – In Process Inspection when required.
  • Support training activity, including on-the-job training and new team member induction.
  • Monitor individual and team performance and take appropriate action when required.
  • Support continuous improvement activity, short interval management and the implementation of new technologies.
  • Maintain a safe, compliant and audit-ready working environment.

Essential skills and experience:

  • Experience in Quality Control and Quality Management Systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and motivational skills.
  • Highly organised with good forward planning skills.
  • Competence in the use of IT systems and technology.
  • Clean room experience.