At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a QA team to ensure quality and compliance in manufacturing.
- Company: Join ADM, a global leader in nutrition and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a diverse work environment.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion while driving continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality standards in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Degree in a scientific field and 4+ years in QA/QC.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a driven QA Operations Manager to lead quality on the shop floor at our Lopen site. This is a high-impact role with full oversight of QA across manufacturing—ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical GMP and food/feed standards while championing a right-first-time culture.
You’ll lead a hands-on QA team, own batch release, and act as a key technical authority—driving quality excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.
- Lead & Inspire
- Manage, coach, and develop the QA operations team
- Build a strong, accountable quality culture
- Ensure proactive QA presence and real-time decision-making
- Own Quality & Compliance
- Act as the go-to expert for GMP and quality systems
- Ensure adherence to EU/UK GMP and food/feed safety standards
- Support audits and regulatory inspections
- Batch Release & Quality Oversight
- Lead batch certification and release activities
- Review manufacturing and packaging records
- Make critical release/reject decisions
- Drive Improvement
- Lead deviations, root cause analysis, and CAPA delivery
- Deliver APQRs and identify performance trends
- Use KPIs and data to drive continuous improvement
- Collaborate & Influence
- Partner with Production, Technical, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams
- Support new products, validations, and process changes
- Develop Capability
- Identify skill gaps and deliver GMP training
- Build team capability and support succession planning
- Strong knowledge of EU/UK GMP
- Proven leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operational setting
- Degree in a scientific discipline
- 4+ years in QA/QC within pharmaceutical manufacturing
- 2+ years in a leadership role
- Desirable HACCP and food/feed safety experience
- In-depth knowledge of EU/UK GMP regulations and guidelines.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Proven track record of maintaining high-quality standards in a GMP environment.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in quality assurance or quality control in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with 2 years’ experience in a management role
- Experience of HACCP preferred
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QA Operations Manager employer: ADM
At ADM Erith, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety, making us an exceptional employer for Process Engineers. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and collaboration with a dedicated team that values innovation and efficiency. Located in a dynamic environment, we offer a supportive workplace where your contributions directly impact production excellence and safety standards.
