Quality Control Manager
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
A Quality Control Manager has become available, offering a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) plus a competitive benefits package of up to 12% employer pension contribution, life assurance, enhanced sick pay, 33 days annual leave, long service awards and many more! This global chemical manufacturer specialises in high-quality speciality chemicals, supplying major brands across the fragrance, cosmetics, and personal care industries.
They are seeking a Quality Control Manager to join their manufacturing team in Leek.
- Annual Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
- Up to 12% Employer Pension Contribution
- Days based role
- 33 days Annual Leave
- Life Assurance Policy
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Long Service Awards
Role Overview
You will lead the sites QC function, ensuring laboratory operations, testing activities, and quality systems support safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing. The role is responsible for developing the QC team, maintaining compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, managing laboratory resources, resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement across the site.
Skills and Experience Required from Quality Control Manager- Lead and manage the sites QC system and laboratory operations, ensuring effective testing, inspection, and release of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, returns, waste, and environmental samples.
- Oversee QC laboratory resources, equipment maintenance, consumables, and budget planning, including monthly and annual forecasting to meet operational requirements.
- Develop and maintain QC team capability through coaching, training, competency management, and ownership of the QC Competency Matrix.
- Manage product and raw material specifications, inspection data, and concession processes to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Support supplier approval activities for raw materials and collaborate with suppliers to maintain quality standards.
- Coordinate and support the investigation and timely resolution of customer complaints, driving effective corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Support the sites ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, including environmental compliance activities and delivery of the internal audit programme
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