Job Title: Quality Manager
Location: Ashington, Northumberland
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
We’re working with a leading manufacturer seeking a Quality Manager to join their team based in Ashington on a Full time, permanent basis. As Quality Manager, you’ll oversee audits, product release, and continuous improvement to keep operations at the highest level.
About the Company
This business operates in a highly regulated environment and is known for its commitment to innovation and quality. You’ll join a team that values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Benefits include:
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Annual bonus scheme
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2x Death in Service cover
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Private medical insurance
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Enhanced pension contributions
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
The Role – Quality Manager
The Quality Manager will play a crucial role in managing and implementing improvements to the QA system in support of ISO and EU (GMP) regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain audit-ready Quality Management System (QMS).
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Ensure compliance with ISO and cGMP requirements.
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Lead continuous improvement projects.
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Manage Non-Conformance investigations and corrective actions.
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Oversee testing of raw materials and finished products.
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Conduct batch record reviews and product releases.
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Manage internal audits and support external/supplier audits.
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Lead customer and regulatory audits.
About You
The ideal Quality Manager will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific area and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior Quality role within a manufacturing environment.
You will ideally have:
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Thorough knowledge of ISO quality systems and validation principles.
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Understanding and application of QMS processes, tools, and techniques.
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Sound working knowledge of ISO9001 and GMP requirements.
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Auditor qualifications essential, Lead Auditor status preferred.
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Experience in validation of systems and processes.
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Quality Manager role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.