QC Manager

QC Manager required on a permanent basis, based in Greater Manchester. Requiring recent proven industrial experience of Quality Control within the chemicals industry particularly using HPLC, with senior/management responsibilities.

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)

Employment Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a global company who specialise in the creation of speciality chemicals for several different markets. They are now looking for a QC Manager to join their technical team on a permanent basis, at their site based in Greater Manchester. This role will include leading the Quality Control (QC) department, ensuring all final products are manufactured to client specification using a range of analysis including HPLC, analysing QC data to drive departmental improvements and leading continuous change and best practice across the department. Candidates coming from a similar management background are encouraged to apply, as are candidates who are maybe in a Senior QC Analyst/Chemist position who are looking to take the next step in their career.

Benefits: An opportunity to join a global speciality chemicals company at an exciting time for the business. 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (increases with service), discretionary bonus scheme, company pension amongst others. 35 hours per week, with flexible start and finish times.

Role / Description

1. Managing the Quality Control (QC) team, including responsibility for staff development and training
2. Ensuring the team works within the health and safety rules and procedures on site
3. Support in ensuring final products meet correct specifications using a range of analytical techniques and methods including HPLC
4. Identifying and implementing improvements to QC testing
5. Keeping QC records and data documented and updated
6. Using data from investigations to identify improvements

Requirements

1. Degree in Chemistry (or similar)
2. Recent proven industrial experience of a QC laboratory within the chemicals industry, with HPLC and other analytical methods desirable
3. Recent proven industrial experience of managing a QC (Quality Control) team
4. Senior QC Analysts/Chemists will also be considered

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If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to [contact email]. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on [phone number removed].