Quality & Regulatory Compliance Officer

Job Description

Our Client is a speciality supplier and manufacturer of raw materials to the UK Chemical, Food, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Industries.They are now seeking a Quality & Regulatory Compliance Officer. This position will be based in Redditch, Worcestershire and is a full-time permanent role.Job Purpose

• Plan and implement internal and external Auditing function to ensure continual compliance and certification of the Business.
• Plan and implement supplier and other supply chain third party evaluation; to include travel in the UK and abroad; produce audit reports and lead non-conformance resolution plans
• Supports the Quality Control function to ensure the quality of products developed, manufactured, purchased and sold by the company
• Supports the QRESH Manager with auditing work processes, investigating root cause of process deviation and ensuring process compliance by implementing corrective actions and providing guidance and training
• Supports the QRESH Manager in providing punctual and thorough regulatory advice to the Business
• Support the QRESH Manager for Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environmental compliance of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementing audit programme by external assessors (regulatory authorities, certification bodies and customers) to ensure compliance and maintain certification to ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GDP and Safety standards; pro-activelysupport plans to improve and expand the accreditation portfolio of the business
• Responsible for planning, scheduling and implementing the internal Audit programme.
• Responsible for planning and implementing the assessment programme of suppliers and supply chain third parties, remotely or by traveling to sites as required. Produce reports and issue recommendations.
• Support the QC function with creation and execution of QC protocols for in-process materials and release of finished products, packaging and labelling to specification.
• Support QC services to Sales units to continually sustain company growth. Support with management of the complaints system, investigates root causes, liaises with internal and external stakeholders, implements corrective and preventive action, communicatesoutcomes.
• Support production and circulation of QC KPI statistics and trend analysis and general internal compliance by continually increasing team productivity.
• Support QRESH Manager in ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline
• ISO trained auditor as a minimum, GMP and Food Safety highly desirable, with good knowledge of quality systems
• Hands-on experience in participating in audits by external assessors (regulatory authorities, certification bodies or customers) is a must
• Practical experience of Quality Control in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with a wide range of test techniques
• Planning and coordination skills are a must
• Excellent computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheet software, and database applications
• Excellent numerical approach to carry out data trend-analysis and ability to identify and interpret variation patterns
• Understanding of the sensitivities associated with a commercial sales operation and of the pivotal role the QRESH function has in the Supply Chain
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency in mind
• Ability to learn, provide training internally as well as identify suitable external training, reach consensus and communicate in an operational environment
• Thriving under pressure, at ease in a fast-paced environment and able to respond to fast-evolving circumstances
• Driven, self-motivated and pro-actively engaging stakeholders towards sustaining a strong company Quality culture
• Holds a current driving license

In return, our Client is offering a basic salary of £32,000 - £36,000 per annum (salary is negotiable and dependent on experience) plus benefits.To apply for the above position, please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd.

Keyskills :
AuditISOQuality ControlRegulatory RequirementsQuality System