At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Quality Control lab, ensuring top-notch testing and safety standards.
- Company: Employee-owned business focused on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in quality control while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry or related field, plus people management experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
As our new Quality Control Team Leader, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the Quality Control laboratory, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely testing to support manufacturing activities. You'll provide technical expertise, develop and support the laboratory team, and drive high standards of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across our operations.
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the Quality Control laboratory, ensuring high standards of safety, housekeeping, compliance, and responsible care.
- Support manufacturing quality by investigating non-conformances, driving right-first-time improvements, and providing technical expertise.
- Maintain and continuously improve QC procedures, test methods, and SOPs, working closely with R&D to implement new processes, equipment, and training requirements.
- Collaborate with HSE and Quality teams to ensure compliance, maintain risk and COSHH assessments, support audits and improvement initiatives, and deputise for the Technical & Quality Control Manager when required.
Degree in Chemistry (or a related scientific discipline) or equivalent experience in a quality-focused role. Previous people management or team leadership experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
At Scott Bader, we’re proud to be an employee-owned business where our colleagues share in our success and help shape the future of the company. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance, including:
- Enhanced pension contributions up to 10%
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan
- Profit share and bonus schemes
- 25 days holiday plus
Planning Lead (Permanent) employer: Scott Bader
At Scott Bader, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned business that fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment in Wollaston, Northamptonshire. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our competitive salary, enhanced pension contributions, and comprehensive health benefits, alongside ample opportunities for professional development and growth. Join us to be part of a team that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement while sharing in the success of our innovative operations.
