Head of Quality

Hydrokem Aerosols Ltd

Birkenhead

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is searching for a Head of Quality to oversee quality assurance and control processes. This role requires a knowledgeable professional who can ensure compliance with quality standards and lead a team focused on continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong QA/QC expertise, leadership experience, and excellent problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to significantly impact operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of QA/QC practices, inspection methods, and root cause analysis tools.
Proven leadership and people management experience.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., ISO, GMP).

Responsibilities

Monitor and verify that manufacturing processes comply with internal quality standards.
Conduct audits, identify non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.
Lead, coach, and develop the QA/QC team.

Skills

QA/QC practices

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

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Hydrokem Aerosols are located on the Wirral and specialise in the manufacture of aerosol and bag on valve products. We supply to a wide range of market sectors including personal care, healthcare/medical devices, veterinary, household, automotive and technical.

Hydrokem Aerosols is a part of Clinimed Holding Limited, a group of companies founded in 1982 following the acquisition and formation of number of additional companies within the group.

If you have passion for learning and want to build a career with a company that values its employees and is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world, we encourage you to apply.

About Job:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-orientated Head of Quality to lead our Quality Assurance and Control Team. This hybrid role will be responsible for ensuring adherence to quality standards and procedures across manufacturing processes (QA focus), while also leading and managing the day-to-day activities of the Quality Control (QC) Team to support operational excellence.

This role does not have responsibility for the Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance (QA)

Monitor and verify that manufacturing processes comply with internal quality standards.
Conduct audits, identify non-conformances, implement corrective actions, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Develop and maintain QA documentation, including inspection protocols, test plans, and quality reports.
Train operational staff on quality standards, tools, and best practices.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), generate periodic reports, and provide actionable recommendations.
Support supplier quality assessments and incoming raw material inspections.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement focused on reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and enhancing product consistency.

Quality Control (QC)

Lead, coach, and develop the QA/QC team to ensure high performance and accountability.
Support the transition of in-line process control to Production teams, promoting ownership of quality at the source.
Schedule and coordinate daily QC activities to meet production deadlines and priorities.
Oversee the calibration, maintenance, and correct use of testing equipment and tools.
Review and approve inspection results, non-conformance reports, and product release documentation.
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
Collaborate with Production, R&D, and Compliance teams to align quality strategies with business objectives.
Stay current on industry regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.

About You:

An ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience, skills, and attributes. Please note that these competencies are not ranked in order of priority. Following criteria will be used in selecting a candidate.

Strong knowledge of QA/QC practices, inspection methods, and root cause analysis tools.
Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., ISO, GMP).
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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