QA Compliance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the personal care industry is seeking a QA Compliance Manager to lead their compliance function. This senior role involves managing a team, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and driving continuous improvement in product quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance and regulatory compliance, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in QC/compliance within the personal care industry.
• Experience with quality standards such as BRCGS and ISO 22716.

Responsibilities

• Manage the QA compliance team and ensure compliance with UK and European safety standards.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure corrective actions are completed timely.

Skills

People Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Job Description

Company Overview

We specialise in the manufacture and distribution of perfumes and personal care products, serving markets across the UK and internationally. As a global organisation committed to innovation and excellence, we are now investing further in our QA Compliance department and seeking a driven QA Compliance Manager to join our expanding team.

Position Summary

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a proven track record in product compliance and legislation? In this senior role, you will lead and develop our QA compliance function, ensuring adherence to UK & international safety standards. You’ll have the opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment and directly influence product quality and company growth.

The Role

1. Manage the QA compliance team
2. Ensure compliance with UK and European safety and quality legislations
3. Oversee manufacturing environment standards
4. Work Monday to Friday with flexible hours between 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Candidate

• Solid people management and coaching experience
• Experience maintaining product technical files to comply with CE & UKCA marking directives
• Good knowledge of UKCA & CE marking directives and other relevant worldwide product legislation
• Experience working with quality standards such as BRCGS and ISO 22716
• A proven track record in regulatory and quality assurance roles
• Supervise and support the quality control functions
• Manage, supervise, and support the QC team
• Ensure daily briefings for the QC team on product quality, customer visits, rejections, and operational issues
• Maintain and uphold company accreditations
• Establish training and development plans for QC staff within set timeframes
• Ensure company compliance with relevant standards
• Communicate effectively with Line Leaders and Management in daily operations
• Conduct pre-start checks, quality checks, label control, and audits to ensure due diligence; record, address, and follow up on non-compliances
• Perform internal audits, including product traceability, and ensure corrective actions are completed timely

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in QC/compliance within the personal care industry
• Experience with quality standards such as BRCGS and ISO 22716
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Proficiency with computers
• Fluent in English