Quality Control Manager

Are you an experienced Quality Manager, Supplier Quality Manager, Incoming Materials Manager or QC Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity?Do you have a strong background in incoming materials quality, supplier management and GMP-regulated manufacturing environments?We're supporting a global manufacturing business who are looking to recruit an Incoming Materials Manager to lead quality performance and control of raw materials and packaging components, ensuring uninterrupted supply to manufacturing operations.Whats the role all about?As the Incoming Materials Manager , you'll take ownership of all incoming materials quality activities, ensuring raw materials and packaging components meet the required quality, regulatory and operational standards before entering production.This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, Supplier Quality and external suppliers to maintain quality standards, minimise production disruption and drive continuous improvement.You'll also lead and develop the Incoming Materials and QC team while managing supplier performance and incoming quality processes.Key responsibilitiesLead quality assurance and quality control activities for incoming raw materials and packaging componentsManage and develop the Incoming Materials and QC teamOversee incoming inspection, sampling, testing and material release activitiesEnsure timely release and disposition of materials to support production schedulesWork closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning and Supplier Quality teamsManage supplier quality issues, investigations, complaints and corrective actionsSupport supplier qualification, approval and ongoing performance monitoringEnsure compliance with GMP, ISO and regulatory requirementsLead investigations relating to non-conformances, deviations and OOS resultsMaintain robust documentation and data integrity within electronic QMS systemsMonitor and report key quality and supplier performance KPIsOversee outsourced testing and external rework activitiesEnsure testing equipment is maintained, calibrated and qualifiedDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency and supplier performanceWhat you'll needTo succeed in this role, you'll bring:Proven leadership experience within Incoming Materials, Quality Control or Supplier QualityExperience working within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of incoming materials control and supplier quality managementExperience managing quality investigations and corrective actionsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExperience using Microsoft Office and quality management systemsDesirableExperience within Cosmetics, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical or Healthcare ManufacturingKnowledge of SAPExperience working with electronic QMS platformsUnderstanding of supplier audits and supplier development activitiesExposure to Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologiesAbout youYou're a proactive quality leader who enjoys working across multiple departments to drive standards, improve supplier performance and support manufacturing excellence.You'll be:Organised and detail-focusedA strong communicator and influencerQuality and compliance drivenCommercially awareSolutions-focused and improvement-mindedWhy apply?This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturing organisation where quality, innovation and operational excellence are at the heart of everything they do.You'll play a key role in ensuring materials entering production meet the highest standards while helping to shape supplier quality performance and operational success.Interested?If you're an experienced Incoming Materials Manager, Supplier Quality Manager, QC Manager or Quality Leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ