Quality Control Manager

Quality Control Manager (Laboratory based)To £60,000 plus bens - pension, healthcare, bonusNicholson Hird Ltd is working in partnership with a long established FMCG manufacturer in the recruitment of an accomplished Quality Control Manager to lead, develop and motivate a team of QC specialists in a dedicated ‘on site’ laboratory, ensuring that products meet industry standard, customer requirement and legal compliance with all applicable standards, regulations, guidelines and GLP.The QC Manager will hold responsibility for all matters relating to incoming inspection and testing, and subsequent release of product whilst providing support on NPD and assisting with supplier management. They’ll work closely with peers in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to provide excellence in the Quality department.Key skills

• Previous experience as a Quality Control (QC) Manager or Laboratory Manager - or an experienced supervisor looking to take a step up
• Degree or equivalent qualification in chemistry, or another related technical field (food science, microbiology, quality management)
• Detailed knowledge of a range of food safety and quality standards – ideally at global regulation level – such as cGMP, MHRA, FDA, ISO9001 : 2015, FSSC22000, BRC, HACCP.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical and / or food manufacturing, or other highly regulated sector
• Desirable additions would include ...