Quality & Compliance Specialist (Materials Management)

Avantor; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Macclesfield is seeking a Quality & Compliance Specialist to oversee quality and compliance in materials management. In this role, you will ensure adherence to GMP standards, manage change controls, and collaborate closely with teams to enhance quality assurance processes. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years’ experience in a regulated environment and a strong understanding of quality management systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension scheme

Private medical and dental care

Additional day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years in materials management or supply chain in a GMP setting.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Working knowledge of GMP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality and compliance across materials management operations.
• Ensure adherence to GMP standards and internal procedures.
• Support and manage Change Controls and Deviations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Influential communication

Knowledge of GMP

Continuous improvement practices

Education

Equivalent experience in GMP-regulated environment

Job description

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a detail-oriented and quality-focused Quality & Compliance Specialist to join the team in Macclesfield, UK. In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality and compliance within materials management environments, offering expert advice, building strong collaborations, and identifying opportunities for improvement in a fast-paced, highly-regulated GMP setting.

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our customer’s site in

Macclesfield (SK10 2NA). Alongside an attractive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an additional day off for your birthday.

The Team

You’ll join a small, dynamic team consisting of a Quality & Compliance Specialist (Labs) and the Quality & Compliance Specialist (Materials Management) role that you’ll fill. Together, the team works closely to uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance. This close-knit setup provides an excellent opportunity for collaboration and professional growth while giving you the ability to directly impact quality assurance processes.

You’ll belong to the Lab and Production Services department, supporting major pharmaceutical companies globally within the Research and Development and production sector of the Life Sciences industry.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Degree not essential, but equivalent experience in aGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environmentis required

• Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years inmaterials management, warehouse/stores, or supply chainwithin a regulated, GMP setting
• Strong understanding ofQuality Management Systems (QMS)and experience withCAPAs, Deviations, and Change Control
• Working knowledge and experience of GMP is essential
• Familiarity withLEAN methodologiesand continuous improvement practices is preferred
• Influential and confident communicator who can effectively ensure adherence to regulations, protocols, and procedures

How you’ll thrive and create an impact

• Oversee quality and compliance acrossmaterials management operations, includinggoods-in, inventory control, and storage of regulated materials
• Ensure adherence toGMP standards, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements for the handling of consumables and APIs
• Support and manageChange Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, and contribute toKPI reporting and trend analysis
• Identify and implementefficiency improvements and process enhancementsacross warehouse and store functions.
• Lead and supportinnovation and change initiatives, driving continuous improvement and operational readiness
• Collaborate with operational teams tocreate, review, and improve quality proceduresand documentation
• Make recommendations to strengthen compliance, benefiting both the company and the customer

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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