Manager/Quality Manager in Cheshire, Runcorn

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Orbia Fluor and Energy Materials, an Orbia business, is looking for a Senior Quality Manager to be based at our Rocksavage and Thornton Science Park offices in the UK. Occasional travel to customer sites within the UK/Globally expected on the role.

Main Purpose

Overall leadership and management of the Quality functions (Pharma/cGMP/Medical & Industrial) for Orbia’s Fluor & Energy Materials Operations and Pharma business unit. Working closely with the Operations Director and Pharma business leader, translate business strategy & goals into strategic and operational plans for the UK Quality functions across multiple operating locations (& regions), provide visible leadership to the UK Quality teams and collaborate effectively with internal and external customers/stakeholders to ensure delivery of business objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for all aspects of UK Quality across Orbia F&EM’s Operations and Pharma Business Unit.
• Direct leadership and management of the Quality teams across Orbia F&EM’s UK locations and indirect management of all quality aspects across other operating locations with the overall aim of ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, world-class service to Orbia’s customers, efficient operations and long-term value-creation for Orbia.
• Working through the Quality management teams, identify, define and implement the requirements of quality policies, standards, processes and procedures to achieve and maintain world class performance.
• To monitor and assess potential future quality and regulatory issues to determine the impact and formulate the most effective strategy for the business.
• Through leading by example, ensure that the quality functions across all sites are seen as collaborative partners in serving Orbia’s Medical/Pharma customers.
• Always promote a culture of quality-beyond-compliance, drive continuous improvement/lean ways of working, value mindset and active listening and support other stakeholders.
• To develop and maintain functional knowledge and expertise in the medical quality functional areas.
• To recruit, train, develop the Quality teams and promote/nurture cross-site or cross-discipline support, communication and collaboration to maximise value and minimise risk for the business.
• Keep abreast of Orbia’s strategic plans by maintaining proactive engagement with business and leadership teams to provide necessary insights and support so that not only are quality aspects considered and factored into early thinking re strategic plans but are also delivered seeking optimum value for Orbia’s investments.
• Establish and maintain necessary expertise, networks, contacts and processes to monitor and assess any relevant regulatory requirements, risks or opportunities depending upon Orbia’s play to win strategy.
• Establish and maintain necessary expertise, resources, systems and tools so that Orbia can leverage the right technological solutions as a world class pharma business.
• Manage the medical quality operational and capital expenditure in line with budgets and business plans.
• Act as one of the Rocksavage Management team, providing input to strategy, leadership and accountability for our UK objectives.

Knowledge/Experience Required

• Strong technical background with 10+ years’ experience in quality or a related function within a pharmaceutical or excipient manufacturing (cGMP) environment.
• 5+ years leadership experience; strong people management capability is essential and a key differentiator for this role.
• Experience of being part of multi-disciplined leadership or management teams in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Proven experience with management systems including implementation and auditing (ISO 9001/14001/18001 or 45001) will be a distinct advantage.
• Proven experience within Pharma Quality management systems working to UK/EU GMP guidelines (EudraLex Volume 4, Annex 13 and/or IMP 2017/1569) will be a distinct advantage.
• Experience of change management, lean/continuous improvement processes, mentoring and developing others will be advantageous.
• Technical competence in a broad range of topics e.g. cGxP, regulatory, analytical, laboratory practices, auditing, quality assurance, IT related to quality, change management, deviations, NCs, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and electronic.
• Influencing and rational persuasion skills.
• High safety standards, results-orientated, concern for impact and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of best practices and latest innovations in IT and data management/integrity will be a distinct advantage.

Behaviours that can help you succeed at Orbia:

• Develop yourself & Others
• Foster Collaboration & Inclusion
• Drive Results
• Provide Vision & Direction

We welcome purpose-driven dreamers, doers, and builders, recognizing that it takes difference to make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, talents, and perspective to moving your career, the company, people, and the planet forward, we’d like to hear from you. We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity, and background.