Assistant Quality Manager

Description

Assistant Quality Manager

Salary: 45,000+ DOE Permanent Full Time

Location: Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire Area

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality professional to join an established manufacturing business in a newly created position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their quality career, with the chance to take on greater responsibility, influence improvements and develop within a growing business.

Working closely with the Quality Operations Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day–to–day management of quality systems, compliance, operational performance and continuous improvement.

You will also deputise for the Quality Operations Manager when required, attending management meetings and working closely with other departments and colleagues across the wider business.

As this is a newly created position, there is plenty of opportunity to make the role your own and develop it over time.

Key Responsibilities

Support and deputise for the Quality Operations Manager, taking responsibility for quality operations when required.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, customer specifications and internal procedures.

Investigate non–conformances, deviations, customer complaints and quality incidents.

Manage root cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

Monitor quality performance, identify trends and help drive improvements, particularly in reducing customer complaints.

Work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Validation teams to maintain quality standards.

Support internal, customer and regulatory audits, including preparation and follow–up actions.

Review and approve quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, risk assessments and change controls.

Support the ongoing development and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).

Assist with sterility assurance programmes and environmental monitoring activities.

Ensure products are released in accordance with the required quality standards.

Provide regular quality updates to senior management, highlighting risks, issues and opportunities for improvement.

About You

We are looking for a Quality professional with experience in a regulated manufacturing environment who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Quality Operations within manufacturing.

A good understanding of Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance.

Experience managing non–conformances, root cause investigations and CAPAs.

Knowledge of internal and external audit processes.

Experience reviewing quality documentation and supporting continuous improvement.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

The confidence to work with different departments and senior management.

A proactive, hands–on approach with excellent attention to detail.

Experience within pharmaceutical, medical device, life sciences or another regulated manufacturing environment would be particularly beneficial.

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Ad ID: 5419320526