Head of Site Quality

Stanley Cowton International; Irvine; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Scotland seeks a Quality Manager to lead QA & QC functions during a major transformation. You will drive quality improvements, manage audits, and embed a strong quality culture while shaping the site’s evolution. The ideal candidate has a strong background in GMP and ISO environments, alongside leadership experience in fast-paced manufacturing. This is an exceptional opportunity for ambitious leaders ready to step up and make an impactful change.

Qualifications

• Strong background in GMP and ISO quality environments.
• Experience leading quality within a manufacturing site.
• Proven ability to improve systems and raise standards.
• Ability to foster a robust quality culture in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Leading QA & QC functions across a busy manufacturing site.
• Driving improvements to the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Managing frequent customer and regulatory audits.
• Embedding a stronger, more structured quality culture.
• Partnering closely with Production to balance quality and output.
• Support site growth toward more complex, higher-value products.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

GMP experience

ISO quality standards

Fast-paced environment

Tools

QMS

Job description

Scotland | GMP | Step-Change Opportunity

This is not a “steady-state” quality role.

This is a career-defining opportunity to step into a site that is evolving, fast.

🔥 The Opportunity

A well-established, high-volume manufacturing site is entering a major transformation phase.

• New customers
• Increasing complexity
• Higher regulatory expectations
• A clear shift toward pharma-level quality standards

And they need the right person to lead that step change.

👉 This is your chance to move from “managing quality”…

👉 …to shaping what great quality looks like for the future of the site

💥 Why This Role Stands Out

• Step up into a bigger, more strategic role
• Take ownership of site-wide quality across multiple operations
• Be at the forefront of building more robust systems, processes, and culture
• Work in a business that is growing, evolving, and investing
• Join a collaborative, no-ego leadership team where quality is respected

This is a role where you can genuinely make your mark.

🧪 What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading QA & QC functions across a busy manufacturing site
• Driving improvements to the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Managing frequent customer and regulatory audits
• Embedding a stronger, more structured quality culture
• Partnering closely with Production to balance quality and output
• Supporting the site as it moves toward more complex, higher-value products
• Strong background in GMP, ISO quality environments
• Experience leading quality within a manufacturing site
• Proven ability to improve systems and raise standards
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• A hands-on leader who can influence, challenge, and collaborate

💡 You don’t need to come from pure pharma

…but you must be able to think at that level

🚀 Who This Is Perfect For

• A Quality Manager ready for their next step up
• Someone who wants more ownership, more impact, more visibility
• A leader who thrives in change, not comfort zones
• Someone ambitious, driven, and ready to build something better

💬 The Bottom Line

Opportunities like this don’t come around often.

A blank canvas, real backing from leadership, and the chance to play a key role in the next phase of the site’s evolution.

👉 If you’re ready to step up and make an impact, let’s talk.