Quality Assurance Officer

Quality & Compliance Officer

Macclesfield

Permanent

35,000 - 45,000 (dep on experience) + Great benefits

Are you passionate about quality and compliance? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a drive for continuous improvement? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client, based in Macclesfield is looking to recruit an experienced Quality and Compliance Officer:

Job Purpose:

• Assist the Head of Quality & Compliance in coordinating quality processes and systems.
• Be the go-to person for product and regulatory compliance, including food safety and chemical composition requirements.
• Develop processes to enhance quality across the value chain, ensuring products meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Day to Day supervision of a Lab Technician and provide ongoing support for quality within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with BRC-GS and ISO9001 certification, including documentation, procedures, and training.
• Establish product quality specifications and test protocols in collaboration with customers and suppliers.
• Provide management with formal reports on quality activities, benefits achieved, and future improvement recommendations.
• Participate in auditing teams to ensure effective BRC-GS and ISO procedures.
• Investigate customer complaints and ensure timely resolution.
• Continuously review and improve the company quality system.

Key Requirements:

• Proven ability to manage quality systems.
• Experience in providing regulatory support in a highly regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Food)
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of dealing with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of paper making, web processing, coating, or similar industries highly desirable

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent work experience.
• Problem-solving training (e.g., Six Sigma, 8D).
• Certification in Quality Assurance or membership in the CQI.
• BRC-GS training.
• Science or engineering degree

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with a great local employer, then please apply below.