QC Manager

QC Manager Job Introduction Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about Dechra.

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals.

Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally.

From manufacturing to marketing, ( D )edication, ( E )njoyment, ( C )ourage, ( H )onesty, ( R )elationships and ( A )mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity Responsible for all analytical activities relating to Quality Control, including but not limited to; routine release analysis of intermediate samples (bulks) for finished product, stability studies and process validation analysis, ensuring all areas are executed within a timely manner.

Provides leadership to the quality control dept at Dechra Manufacturing Skipton.

Reporting into the Head of Quality you will further establish culture and practices consistent with cGMP, cGLP and Health & Safety compliance; whist attaining the required throughput.

Analyse/trend data, assess information and generate reports/metrics in order to provide accurate and appropriate responses and to identify potential risks and gaps.

So, w hat will you be doing?

This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Day to day management of QC dept.
• Responsible for setting, controlling and managing the QC departmental budget.
• Overall responsible for a dept. of approximately 40 individuals.
• Tracking of agreed KPI's, preparation of reports on agreed performance criteria for the QC department, along with the preparation of Ad hoc reports as required to senior management and across site.
• Effective communication with other departments on progress of QC activities.
• Support managers with Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Expectation (OOE) investigations by applying initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Review, manage and optimise the performance of staff and resources.
• Quality Control fulfilling the requirements and responsibilities of this role as described in the EU GMP guidelines.
• Ensure Quality Control activities are performed consistently, on time and in accordance with both company and legal requirements.