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QC Team Leader - Raw Materials & Sampling
About the Role
Day shift, Mon-Fri, 0800–1630 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off) £45,000 per annum
ائة for quality assurance professionals who excel in leadership and thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Reporting to the QC Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring every raw material and packaging component adheres to the highest standards, with direct responsibility for sampling, testing, and reporting—keeping production seamless and customer-processed products compliant, safe, and on time.
About Dechra
Dechra is a fast-growing global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our mission is to develop, manufacture, and distribute high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide, prioritising animal welfare. With almost 2,000 colleagues across our network, we’re investing heavily in our modern Skipton facility, creating exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Our company culture is rooted in our core values: (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships, and (A)mbition, ensuring we deliver excellence in everything we do.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead & oversee the Raw Materials & Sampling team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness in all testing and reporting.
- Drive sampling, testing, and quality control processes to support uninterrupted production, working closely with manufacturing, packaging, and third-party labs.
- Maintain sampling booths and equipment, while supporting deviations, investigations, and CAPA activity.
- Foster a positive safety culture through inspections, training, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as a key communicator, chairing Tier 1 meetings, escalating issues, and driving Right First Time performance with stakeholders.
- Ensure full GMP and regulatory compliance, contributing to strong audit outcomes and meeting departmental KPIs.
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What Success Looks Like
- Zero delays in sampling/testing—smooth, on-time operations.
- Excellent Right First-Time (RFT) performance and strict adherence to schedules.
- A trained, confident, and empowered team with minimal turnover.
- Clear, transparent communication within and across departments.
- Consistently positive audit outcomes with robust regulatory compliance.
Essential Requirements
- Proven leadership experience in analytical or testing teams within GMP-regulated environments (pharmaceutical, food, automotive, aeronautical, etc.).
- Strong hands-on expertise in raw material testing, including:
- Wet chemistry
- Chromatography
- Spectroscopy
- Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Pharmacy, Food Science).
- Problem-solving agility, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to prioritise workloads under deadlines.
Desirable Experience
- Continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- Ability to influence teams and drive cultural change positively.
Why Join Dechra?
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Meaningful Work
At Dechra, we empower veterinary professionals to enhance animal welfare—giving your career real purpose.
Work-Life Balance
Our 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off) offers more time with friends and family, effortlessly balancing flexibility and high performance.
Employee Wellbeing
A comprehensive EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) provides 24/7 confidential support for your physical, emotional, and financial health.
Workplace Perks
🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan (covers dental, prescriptions, therapies) 🧠 Headspace App, including up to 5 user accounts 💪 Discounted gym membership 🚴 Cycle-to-work scheme 🐶 Discount on pet food 🍎 Free fruit on Mondays 🚘 Free on-site parking & electric charging stations 🏖️ 22.5 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) 💷 Option to buy extra holiday weeks 💼 8% employer pension contribution
Next Steps
We’re committed to making the recruitment process positive and transparent. If you’re interested:
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Apply in the first instance.
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Expect a friendly, structured flow:
- Initial phone screening with HR
- Two-stage interview process (MS Teams + face-to-face)
- Possibly an early-stage personality questionnaire
Prepare competency-based answers—our conversational interviews focus on how you’ve demonstrated key skills in past roles. No dull formalities; we’ll provide immediate updates at every stage, even if it’s neutral feedback.
Ready to join us? Let’s talk. 🚀
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