Quality System Officer

Neogen; Heywood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food safety and animal healthcare is seeking a Quality Systems Officer to uphold quality standards and compliance on-site in Heywood. This position involves monitoring quality management systems, conducting audits, and supporting ISO certifications while fostering a proactive culture of quality assurance and improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits linked to holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Share purchase scheme

Subsidised private medical cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience with quality management systems is desirable but not essential.
• Proficient in report writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain QMS procedures, monitor quality issues, and perform internal audits.
• Manage corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Support certification to ISO standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Education

Relevant scientific qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

Job Title: Quality Systems Officer

We are currently looking to recruit a Quality Systems Officer to join our award-winning business. This role is based on-site in Heywood.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure Quality standards are maintained and QMS procedures are followed correctly.
2. Maintain systems for measuring aspects of quality management and regulatory compliance.
3. Monitor, measure, and report on quality issues, opportunities, and risks within agreed formats and timescales.
4. Ensure quality activities meet organizational requirements for quality management, health & safety, legal stipulations, and environmental policies.
5. Perform and maintain core site activities of the QMS including document control, CAPAs, investigations, complaints, supplier management, and change controls.
6. Ensure corrective actions are taken to address non-conformances and perform verifications.
7. Undertake detailed root cause analysis and identify opportunities for improvement.
8. Perform internal audits in adherence to the audit schedule.
9. Maintain KPIs from electronic QMS activities weekly/monthly and analyze trends of non-conformities.
10. Manage Quality Induction and eQMS training.
11. Update and approve product labels.
12. Support certification to ISO9001, ISO13485, and ISO17025, and facilitate client/regulatory audits.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant scientific qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Previous experience with quality management systems (desirable but not essential).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and report writing.
• Methodical, process-driven, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload effectively.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits linked to holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Share purchase scheme
• Subsidised private medical cover
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Employee assistance programme

About Us:

Neogen is dedicated to advancing human and animal wellbeing through science and technology, aiming for a brighter future in global food security. We foster a culture based on our Purpose, Promise, Principles, and Values, emphasizing integrity, innovation, diversity, and a supportive work environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organization. If you are interested and believe you are a good fit, please apply now.

Join us in protecting the world’s food supply through innovative solutions for food safety and animal healthcare.