Senior Product Quality Specialist - Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Limited : Job Details

An exceptional opportunity for a Senior Product Quality Specialist with key global manufacturing client in the area.

The role reports to the QA Operations Manager and is initially required for a period of six months to cover long term sickness, with every likihood this will be extended, so we are looking to onboard as soon as possible.

At this point, it is also worth adding that this role is with an ever growing business and therefore, there may be additional opportunities within the Quality Team a little further down the line, so a superb opportunity to join a key employer within the area, with the possibility of future career development opportunities becoming available.

Whilst there is some flexibility on the ideal candidate, there is a requirement for the post holder to have solid experience within a heavily regulated environment at senior level, ie. fast moving consumer goods/cosmetics/medical devices or an associated industry, but where the pace is rapid.

A background in QA, perhaps a Process Engineer or even Procurement could apply themselves to this senior role.

Key skills/highlights we are seeking within a CV include:

Autonomy - the strength to be the first point of contact, ie. finished goods, components, manufacturing, suppliers etc.

A "Quality" mindset.

Root Cause - key ability to drive RCA, to challenge and be disruptive, but in a positive way.

Not take anything for granted, not afraid to question.

The confidence to react quickly when things can change at a moment’s notice, so adaptability.

A strong team player, experience of being hands on, visiting the shop floor, spending time with the team.

Outstanding communication skills, a positive approach.

Effective communicator with the team suppliers and wider business.

Able to influence.

Responsibilities will include:

Support and Act on the release process for UK Plant.

Support and track of component quality issues and resolution with relevant vendors.

Liaises with EU Business Quality Team and UK Procurement Team.

Ensure compliance within the role remit to ISO 22716 and ISO 13485.

Support, foster and influence Quality Culture within the UK Plant Quality team and the wider business.

Support the site team adheres to GMP.

Education and additional experience:

Education in science or engineering-based area.

Strong computer literacy with MS systems.

Desirable :

Working knowledge of ISO 22716 and ISO 13485

Green Belt

Excellent attention to detail.

Self-motivated with ability to plan and use initiative.

Able to foster strong multi-functional relationships.

Able to respond positively to change.

An opportunity to travel EU/UK

A favourable rate of pay is available depending on experience.

39 hours per week

Monday to Friday

The role/team is site based

If you have the skills, knowledge and experience we are seeking and potentially available to start asap, then we very much welcome your application.

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