Quality Manager

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional® is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family‑owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886. This is a full‑time, office‑based role at the Denby site in Derbyshire.

About the Role

As a Quality Manager for Europe, you’ll take centre stage in shaping and championing Quality excellence across SC Johnson Professional®’s European operations. Leading both Quality Assurance and Quality Control, you’ll have end‑to‑end ownership of quality performance across our Denby and Little Eaton sites, as well as regional suppliers and external manufacturing partners. Reporting directly to the Quality Director, you’ll ensure world‑class compliance with international standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 22716, while continuously raising the bar on quality and compliance.

This is a high‑profile, influential leadership role offering real scope to make a difference. You’ll shape quality strategy, develop and inspire high‑performing teams, and lead meaningful continuous improvement in a dynamic, regulated manufacturing environment. If you’re driven by excellence, passionate about people development, and motivated by delivering quality that customers can trust, this role offers the visibility, autonomy and challenge to truly leave your mark.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain robust Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 22716 standards.
• Manage and develop Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams, including performance management, coaching and workload planning.
• Oversee CAPA systems, driving timely corrective and preventive actions informed by complaint data, NCIs and root‑cause analysis.
• Ensure effective operation of QC laboratories, maintaining GLP standards, validated procedures and approved test results.
• Authorise release of raw materials, WIP and finished goods in line with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary Quality contact for customer, supplier and regulatory audits, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
• Manage supplier quality performance, including audits, technical documentation and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Production, Sales and Technical teams to provide expert quality and regulatory guidance.

Experience you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality leadership within a regulated manufacturing environment (cosmetics, chemical, pharmaceutical or similar).
• Proven experience leading and developing teams, with a strong track record of delivering continuous improvement.
• In‑depth knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, microbiology and production hygiene.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of applicable European regulatory requirements.

Behaviors you’ll need

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• A methodical, detail‑focused mindset balanced with pragmatic decision‑making.
• A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day‑to‑day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate and make decisions. We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability – that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization.