Quality Lead

Job title:

Quality Lead

Company

Cranleigh Recruitment

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a Quality Lead to join a growing start-up. With state-of-the-art facilities and a robust pipeline of upcoming projects, this role offers the chance to contribute to innovative research and development.The RoleCollaborating with the Senior Leadership Team and R&D Leads, this role is responsible for leading the quality function to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will develop comprehensive quality frameworks, ensure adherence to SOPs and best practices across the site, and define strategies for the long-term growth of QA and QC functions. The position includes management responsibilities.ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities include:Developing and implementing quality management systems aligned with industry standards

• Leading and mentoring the quality team
• Identifying and executing process improvements
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
• Preparing and presenting reports
• Providing strategic leadership for quality processes
• Setting team goals and KPIs,
• Conducting internal audits and managing external audits from regulatory bodies or customers.

Other tasks include:Overseeing QC analytics for product release, achieving and maintaining certifications (e.g., ISO/FSSC), and

• Establishing the QMS at Ivy Farm while staying informed about global regulatory changes related to cultivated meat and food safety.

Experience Requirements:Essential:BSc/MSc/PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, or related field

• Previous experience in a QA/QC leadership role
• Experience leading customer or regulatory audits
• Proven track record in managing and implementing quality management systems
• Familiarity with food quality standards like HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001

Desirable:

• Regulatory experience, particularly Novel Foods

£55K – £57KBenefits include:

• Bonus
• 25 days holiday + Banks
• Private Health (Vitality)
• Competitive pension
• Company Events
• Catered facilities

Expected salary

£55000 – 57000 per year

Location

Oxfordshire

Job date

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:47:23 GMT

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