Job Description

The role will have 3 direct reports and will be responsible for developing and managing QMS, as well as being the point of contact for all quality matters on site.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to Quality Director, the Quality Systems Manager will also be focusing Food Safety and be responsible for governance of Quality Systems (QS) and food safety (FS) programmes within a manufacturing site to ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, customer & third-party requirements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver QMS strategy
• Develop and manage audit, documentation and risk assessment plans
• Ensuring the QMS meets regulations and requirements for external regulators
• Promote a quality culture across the site
• Support with relationship with MHRA and partners
• Develop Quality and Validation and audit master plan
• Comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 standards through QMS system
• Ensure to participate in audits and visits when required
• Manage WDA licences and home office licenses

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The business will be looking for a proactive and career driven Quality professional to help drive the continued success of the function. The key criteria for consideration will be as follows;

• At least 4 years' experience working in a GDP environment - preferably in a multisite function
• Extensive experience of managing and developing ISO 9001, ISO14001 QMS and EMS systems
• Managing and leading experience
• Lead Auditor qualification or similar
• Any quality management qualifications would be preferable
• GDP training
• Experience of working with the MHRA and other external bodies

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 4 years' experience working in a GDP environment - preferably in a multisite function • Extensive experience of managing and developing ISO 9001, ISO14001 QMS and EMS systems • Managing and leading experience • Lead Auditor qualification or similar • Any quality management qualifications would be preferable • GDP training • Experience of working with the MHRA and other external bodies