QA Lab Crew Lead

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic QA Lab Leader to oversee a talented team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves not only leading the QA Lab Team but also ensuring that all testing and lab activities meet stringent quality standards. You will be responsible for team training, budget management, and conducting thorough analyses to address any quality issues. If you are passionate about quality assurance and have a proven track record in leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a company committed to excellence and diversity.

Qualifications

• Educated to Higher National Certificate level in a science subject, preferably chemistry.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA Lab Team, ensuring compliance with quality performance indicators.
• Conduct root cause analysis for non-compliances and manage QA Lab budget.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Team Management

Education

Higher National Certificate in Science

Equivalent qualification in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

SAP

PC Literacy

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Day to day leadership of the QA Lab Team (Senior Technician & QA Technicians) including maintenance of HR data systems pertaining to the QA Lab team, conducting performance reviews and talent management.
• Ensuring team members are trained and proficient in conducting sampling, analysis & reporting for raw materials, work in progress, finished products and environmental samples.
• Ensuring all testing and associated QA lab and lab team activities are conducted in accordance with Company, Third Party and Customer requirements and in line with key quality performance indicators.
• Management of QA Lab budget and spending.
• Conducting root cause analysis for material non-compliances and Customer complaints.
• Attendance and participation at routine plant performance review meetings.
• Non-conformance management for raw materials (Shelf-life extensions, Inventory at risk approvals).
• Quality notification management (raising, coordinating investigations and close out).

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Further educated to Higher National Certificate or equivalent in a science subject (preferably chemistry / biochemistry).
• Demonstrable people leadership skills.
• Experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment working within Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to provide team leadership, including conducting individual performance reviews and development planning.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with multiple levels within the business as well as with external contractors.
• Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.
• PC literate as a minimum.
• Ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventative action plans.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.