Manager Quality Control, Dalry

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Manager Quality Control, Dalry at dsm‑firmenich in Dalry, United Kingdom.

Dalry, United Kingdom.

• Manage QC activities of the twenty‑five personnel in the laboratory team, across five on‑site laboratories, supporting a high‑volume production plant under GMP.
• Provide efficient QC service within site budget requirements.
• Ensure laboratory work meets GMP, ISO 9001, regulatory, and company quality management standards.
• Maintain routine equipment calibration and consumable control.
• Transfer, trial, and validate new analytical methods in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical expertise on new analytical methods and troubleshoot complex methodologies or technical equipment.
• Write or review quality and safety documentation including SOPs, risk assessments, and stability reports.
• Support company HS&E policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage the leadership team, setting objectives and priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in the QC environment, including laboratory automation, equipment upgrades, method/process improvements, and new technology implementation.
• Manage local laboratory systems such as Chromatography Data System and LIMS.
• Coordinate and lead customer, regulatory, and third‑party quality audits.
• Collaborate with on‑site and off‑site colleagues to support information requests for customers, technical support, and regulatory requirements.
• Support investigation of customer complaints, deviations, and technical issues on plant.
• Provide advice and support to employees and management as required.
• Conduct internal quality audits to review site practices against relevant Quality and GMP standards covering food, feed, cosmetic, and pharma sectors.
• Develop team competence and ongoing personal development for current and future workforce needs.
• Implement succession planning and employee development to ensure workforce availability.
• Perform other activities to improve quality and compliance as assigned by the Quality Manager.

• A strong focus on a positive work environment.
• A motivating and professional work setting within a highly skilled and successful team.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and expand responsibilities based on performance.
• Many opportunities for learning and development in technical and personal areas.
• A full‑time position with a salary aligned with your qualifications.

• Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or related scientific discipline with a minimum of seven years relevant industrial experience, three in a relevant people‑management role, preferably within a GMP lab environment.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical GMP and comprehensive understanding of analytical chemistry as well as organic/inorganic chemistry.
• Experience of HPLC, GC, and titration including troubleshooting is essential.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety requirements and commitment to a robust safety culture.
• Ownership of issues, strong communication and facilitation skills, and appropriate due diligence and attention to detail.

At dsm‑firmenich, we go beyond meeting expectations. We empower our global team to bring progress to life, impacting health, nutrition, beauty, and sustainability worldwide.

Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal at www.dsm‑.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse, and supportive hiring process. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or need support through the application process, please let us know.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Chemical Manufacturing