Quality Assurance Officer

Macclesfield
3 weeks ago
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Quality & Compliance Officer

Macclesfield

Permanent

£35,000 - £45,000 (dep on experience) + Great benefits

Are you passionate about quality and compliance? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a drive for continuous improvement? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client, based in Macclesfield is looking to recruit an experienced Quality and Compliance Officer:

Job Purpose:

Assist the Head of Quality & Compliance in coordinating quality processes and systems.
Be the go-to person for product and regulatory compliance, including food safety and chemical composition requirements.
Develop processes to enhance quality across the value chain, ensuring products meet specifications and customer requirements.
Day to Day supervision of a Lab Technician and provide ongoing support for quality within the organisation.Key Responsibilities:

Assist with BRC-GS and ISO9001 certification, including documentation, procedures, and training.
Establish product quality specifications and test protocols in collaboration with customers and suppliers.
Provide management with formal reports on quality activities, benefits achieved, and future improvement recommendations.
Participate in auditing teams to ensure effective BRC-GS and ISO procedures.
Investigate customer complaints and ensure timely resolution.
Continuously review and improve the company quality system.Key Requirements:

Proven ability to manage quality systems.
Experience in providing regulatory support in a highly regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Food)
Strong commercial awareness and a track record of dealing with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Understanding of paper making, web processing, coating, or similar industries highly desirableQualifications:

Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent work experience.
Problem-solving training (e.g., Six Sigma, 8D).
Certification in Quality Assurance or membership in the CQI.
BRC-GS training.
Science or engineering degreeIf you are interested in this exciting opportunity with a great local employer, then please apply below

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