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Quality Operations Manager – Lopen Site
About the Role
We are seeking a driven Quality Operations Manager to lead Quality Assurance (QA) on the shop floor at our Lopen site. This is a high-impact role with full oversight of QA across manufacturing, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical GMP and food/feed standards while championing a right-first-time culture.
You’ll lead a hands-on team, own batch release, and act as a key technical authority, driving quality excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.
Responsibilities
Lead & Inspire
- Manage, coach, and develop the QA/QC operations team
- Build a strong, accountable quality culture
- Ensure proactive QA presence and real-time decision-making
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Own Quality & Compliance
- Act as the go-to expert for GMP and quality systems
- Ensure adherence to EU/UK GMP and food/feed safety standards
- Support audits and regulatory inspections
Batch Release & Quality Oversight
- Lead batch certification and release activities
- Review manufacturing and packaging records
- Make critical release/reject decisions
Drive Improvement
- Lead deviations, root cause analysis, and CAPA delivery
- Deliver APQRs and identify performance trends
- Use KPIs and data to drive continuous improvement
Collaborate & Influence
- Partner with Production, Technical, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams
- Support new products, validations, and process changes
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Develop Capability
- Identify skill gaps and deliver GMP training
- Build team capability and support succession planning
Requirements
About You
- Strong knowledge of EU/UK GMP
- Proven leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operational setting
Qualifications
- Degree in a scientific discipline
- 4+ years in QA/QC within pharmaceutical manufacturing
- 2+ years in a leadership role
- Desirable: HACCP and food/feed safety experience
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