Head of Quality - West Bromwich, United Kingdom - The Selection Partnership Ltd

The Selection Partnership Ltd

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West Bromwich, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Head of Quality, West Bromwich, £45-55k
My client is an award-winning manufacturing company. Having secured multiple new corporate partnerships, established new export channels and with high growth projected in the coming months. They are now looking to expand their team to help support and accelerate their growth.

They are looking for a full-time Head of Quality to join their fast-paced Operations team, assisting the CEO and Head of Operations with all quality aspects of running our fast-growth manufacturing operation.

You will manage the in-house Quality team to ensure compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements, this will include coordination of the completion of internal audits to drive a continuous improvement with a robust safety culture at both of our Manufacturing facilities in the Midlands.

This will involve reviewing and management of our compliance with existing standards for ISO 22000, GMP, and HACCP. They also have GFSI certification FSSC 22000.

You will be flexible in your approach to work.

From time to time, they may be required to travel, and also start and finish at different times to meet the needs of the business.

You must have strong planning and organisation skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail.

Key Priorities:

Regulatory Compliance:

Understand and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., FDA, FSA), implement and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for food and pharmaceuticals. Oversee adherence to labelling requirements for products.

Product Quality Assurance:

Develop and implement quality control procedures for raw materials, manufacturing processes, and finished products. Establish and monitor quality metrics to ensure consistent product quality. Conduct regular audits of manufacturing processes and facilities to identify and rectify potential issues.

Risk Management:

Identify and assess risks associated with product quality and safety. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize qualityrelated incidents. Ensure proper handling of product recalls and corrective actions when necessary.

Continuous Improvement:

Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the quality department and across the organisation. Implement quality improvement initiatives based on data analysis and feedback from stakeholders. Stay informed about advancements in quality management practices and technology.

Supplier Management:

Evaluate and qualify suppliers of raw materials and packaging components. Establish supplier quality agreements and conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance. Address any quality issues with suppliers promptly and effectively.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with other departments such as R&D, New Product Development and Operations to ensure alignment on quality objectives. Provide training and support to employees across the organization to promote a culture of quality and compliance. Communicate effectively with senior management to provide updates on qualityrelated matters and seek support for initiatives.

Pharmaceutical Expertise:
Working Hours - Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week / 8-hour shifts

You must be UK based and live within a commutable distance of the where the position is located. Sponsorship is not available so you will need to have full leave to remain.

About The Selection Partnership Ltd:

The Selection Partnership (TSP) was formed in 1986 by experienced recruitment consultants to assist in solving the UK recruitment problems of client companies.

We now operate from offices based in Central Birmingham (The Jewellery Quarter).

Technical Division:
recruits predominately for Engineering and Manufacturing clients.

Positions we have recruited include Design Engineers, Toolmakers, CAD Designers/Technicians, CAD/CAM Engineers, CNC Setters/Operators/Programmers, Procurement/Purchasing/Buyers, Stock/Materials Control, Quality, Fabricators/Welders, Technical/Engineering Project Managers, Production/Maintenance/Service Engineers/Management etc.

Sales & Support Division:

recruits across a broad range of B2B sectors, requirements we have worked on have included Sales Support/Order Processing, Customer Services, Internal Sales/Telesales, Field/Area/Territory Sales, Account Executives/Managers, Business Development Professionals, Export, Sales Engineering and General Managers.

We also recruit Back/Middle Office Support personnel including Administrators, Credit Controllers, Sales/Purchase Ledger, Accounts, Bookkeepers and Payroll etcCreative Division:
recruiting on a national basis covering Agency, Design & Print, Signage, Packaging, POS, Events/Exhibitions and Conferencing

Positions filled have included:
Account/Project Handlers/Managers, Events Managers, Estimators and Sales/New Business, Marketing (On/Offline), Social Media, Content Managers, Public Relations, Copywriters, Web Designers/Developers, Artworkers, Mac Operators, Graphi