Do you have a strong background in laboratory operations, GMP compliance and team management within a regulated manufacturing environment?
We're supporting a global manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a QC Laboratory Manager to lead quality control activities within a fast-paced laboratory environment.
What’s the role all about?
As a QC Laboratory Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Quality Control Laboratory, ensuring all testing, compliance and quality activities are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.
You'll lead a team of laboratory professionals, providing technical guidance, driving continuous improvement and ensuring products meet both internal and external quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory leader looking to make a real impact within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities
Manage daily Quality Control laboratory activities and testing operations
Ensure timely testing and release of raw materials, bulk product and finished goods
Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support across laboratory operations
Lead investigations into Out of Specification (OOS) results and product quality issues
Review and approve analytical data, laboratory records and documentation
Manage testing data and product release activities through SAP and LIMS systems
Oversee environmental monitoring, validation studies and non-routine testing activities
Manage laboratory equipment qualification, calibration and change control activities
Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO standards and internal quality systems
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and laboratory performance improvements
Monitor laboratory KPIs and implement corrective actions where required
Conduct performance reviews, coaching and development of laboratory team members
Support audits, inspections and regulatory compliance activities
What you'll need
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
Minimum 5 years' laboratory experience
At least 3 years' experience in a supervisory or leadership role
Background within Quality Control, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology or Product Evaluation
Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of GMP and laboratory quality systems
Experience investigating quality issues and non-conformances
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Desirable
Experience within cosmetics, pharmaceutical, healthcare or consumer goods manufacturing
Knowledge of ISO standards
Experience using SAP, LIMS and electronic Quality Management Systems
Experience managing equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Statistical analysis and data interpretation experience
About you
You're a proactive laboratory leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes and maintaining the highest quality standards.
You'll be:
Organised and detail-focused
A confident communicator
Technically strong and solutions-focused
Comfortable leading investigations and audits
Passionate about quality and continuous improvement
Why apply?
This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturing business where quality, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.
You'll lead a talented laboratory team while helping to ensure products used by millions of consumers worldwide meet the highest possible standards.
Interested?
If you're an experienced QC Laboratory Manager, QC Supervisor or Senior Quality professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year