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**Job title:** Manager Quality Control, Dalry
**Location:** Dalry, UK
We have one permanent vacancy within the Quality Department working on dayshift.
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**Key responsibilities:**
+ Manage QC activities of the twenty-five personnel in the Laboratory team, across five on-site laboratories, in support of a high-volume production plant, working to pharma Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards
+ Provide an efficient QC service within site budget requirements
+ Ensure that all laboratory work is correctly conducted to meet GMP requirements as well as ISO 9001, regulatory and company quality management standards
+ Ensure routine maintenance and calibration of equipment, and the control and maintenance of all laboratory consumables, raw materials, standard solutions and retained samples
+ Ensure the transfer, trial and validation of all newly developed analytical methods are successful, in collaboration with company and regulatory requirements
+ Provide technical expertise on new analytical methods and where applicable provide advice and support when troubleshooting any complex methodologies or technical equipment
+ Write/review Quality and Safety documentation including SOP's, risk assessments and stability reports as applicable
+ Support and adhere to company HS&E policies and procedures
+ Management of the leadership team, assigning objectives and priorities to deliver outstanding service
+ Drive continuous improvement within the QC environment, including but not limited to, Laboratory Automation, upgrades to equipment and laboratory facilities, method and process improvement and new technology horizon scanning and implementation.
+ Local Management and support of the laboratory systems e.g. Chromatography Data System, LIMS system
+ Co-ordinating, leading and responding to customer, regulatory, and third-party quality audits
+ Collaboration with dsm-firmenich colleagues, including those off-site, to support information requests for customers, technical support and regulatory requirements
+ Support investigation of customer complaints, deviations and technical issues on plant
+ Providing advice and support to dsm-firmenich employees and management as required
+ Conducting internal quality audits to review site practices against relevant Quality and GMP standards food, feed, cosmetic and pharma standards
+ Team development, including maintaining competence and undertaking on-going continuous personal development of themselves and the team to ensure maintenance of current knowledge and best practice
+ Optimally deploy people to ensure succession planning and employee development, ensuring the short-term and long-term availability of a competent workforce to meet the current and future requirements of the organization
+ Other activities to improve quality and compliance as assigned by the Quality Manager
**We offer:**
+ A workplace with a strong focus on the work environment and a positive atmosphere.
+ A motivating and professional work setting within a highly skilled and successful team.
+ A position offering the opportunity to develop your skills and quickly expand your area of responsibility, based on demonstrated performance.
+ Many opportunities for learning and development, both in technical and personal areas.
+ A full-time position with a salary aligned with your qualifications.
**You Bring:**
+ Successful candidates will be expected to have a degree or equivalent in Chemistry or related scientific discipline with a minimum of seven years relevant industrial experience, three of which in a relevant people management role, preferably within a GMP lab environment.
+ A thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical GMP is considered essential along with a comprehensive understanding of analytical chemistry as well as organic/inorganic chemistry.
+ Experience of HPLC, GC and Titration including trouble shooting is essential, experience of AAS and ICP desirable.
+ Strong understanding of Laboratory safety requirements and a commitment to a robust safety culture is a requirement.
+ Other necessary behaviors are ownership of issues, strong communication and facilitation skills as well as appropriate due diligence and attention to details
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**Our application process**
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Key Responsibilities:

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• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality concerns.
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• Train and mentor junior quality control inspectors.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality management systems.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Quality Control Inspector in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a senior capacity.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control methodologies.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers) and testing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
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Responsibilities:

• Develop, validate, and implement analytical test methods for quality control.
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• Interpret analytical data and generate detailed quality control reports.
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• Ensure all quality control activities comply with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, GMP).
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to address quality concerns.
• Maintain laboratory records and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Mentor and guide junior QC chemists.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality management systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Quality Control laboratory role.
• Expertise in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, Spectroscopy, and Titration.
• Experience with method development and validation.
• Strong understanding of GMP, GLP, and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive quality inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished goods.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and CMMs.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Identify, document, and report non-conforming products and process deviations.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Develop and maintain inspection procedures and work instructions.
• Train and mentor junior quality control personnel.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Quality Control Inspector in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in using various metrology and inspection equipment, including CMMs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Relevant technical certification or apprenticeship is highly desirable.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) is a plus.

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