Deputy Quality Control Manager

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Deputy Quality Control Manager to support the Quality Control Manager in the day-to-day management of our Quality Management System (QMS). The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining GMP compliance, supporting batch release activities, managing quality systems, conducting internal audits, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assist in managing:
  • Change Control
  • CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
  • Deviations
  • Internal Audits
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain and monitor the Change Control system, ensuring timely implementation and closure.
• Assist with raising and tracking CAPAs.
• Maintain the deviation management system.
• Participate in internal audits and support corrective actions.
• Review batch documentation prior to Qualified Person (QP) review.
• Liaise with QPs to resolve batch release queries.
• Communicate with customers regarding priority tasks.
• Deliver staff training where required.
• Maintain employee training records.
• Produce artwork based on customer mock-ups.
• Participate in regulatory inspections when required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working within a Quality Management System.
• Good knowledge of GMP and quality processes, including CAPA, Change Control, Deviations, Internal Auditing and SOP management.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work collaboratively across departments.
• Competent in documentation review and record keeping.

Desirable Experience

• Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or a related Life Sciences subject).
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections.
• Experience working with Qualified Persons (QPs).
• Training delivery experience.
• Artwork or packaging documentation experience.

Training & Compliance

Successful candidates will receive training in company Standard Operating Procedures, including:

• Document Control
• Internal Audit
• Deviation Reporting
• CAPA
• Change Control
• Batch Processing
• Product Recall
• Supplier Verification
• Goods Receiving
• Cleaning
• Temperature Monitoring
• Stock Control
• Customer Complaints
• Printing
• Patient Information Leaflet Folding
• Braille Embossing

All employees will also complete Induction and GMP training.

What We're Looking For

• Highly organised and methodical.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Benefits:
Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund

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