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Quality and Compliance Manager

Haughton le Skerne
3 days ago
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BMC Recruitment Group are recruiting for a Quality & Compliance Manager for their client in Darlington. The role will be split between the office in Darlington and their Boldon site, South Tyneside. The company WILL be relocating to Newton Aycliffe in the next 6 months on a permanent basis when both sites will be working from the same premises.

You’ll be passionate and committed to working for a company who maintains the highest standards of quality and compliance across their operations. They have a reputation built on reliability, customer satisfaction, and product innovation.

As an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager you will support their continued growth and strengthen their quality framework by leading the quality management system and ensure regulatory, product and operational compliance across the business.

You will play a key role ensuring products, suppliers and internal processes meet standards expected within the sector. Leading development, implementation and continual improvements to systems whilst supporting compliance activities within the organisation.

Key Benefits:

Full time – Permanent 40 hours a week
No weekend working
Early finish on a Friday
Career Progression/Training and Development
Fresh Fruit, snacks, Tea/coffee facilities, water and juices provided free by the company Responsibilities:

Lead and maintain the company Quality Management System aligned to ISO 9001
Ensure product compliance with relevant regulations
Conduct internal audits and monitor key quality KPI’s such as customer complaints, defect rates, delivery quality and supplier performance
Oversee supplier quality management, including onboarding, compliance checks, product certifications and supplier audits. Essential:

Proven experience in a quality, product compliance, or regulatory role within medical devices, healthcare equipment, manufacturing, supply chain or regulated sector
Understanding of MHRA management and regulatory pathways for medical devices
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with experience in CAPA, internal auditing, and process improvement
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels
Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and hands on experience running or contributing to QMS Desirable:

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification
ISO 14001/45001 integration
Six Sigma/Lean awareness or continuous improvement methodologies
Understanding of product traceability systems, ERP based quality modules If you would like to work for a company who strive to offer the best service to clients and their own employees email me (url removed) or apply online today

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