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QC Operations Specialist
- Negotiable
- Hampshire
- Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a QC Operations Specialist role at a leading global manufacturing site. Their mission is to uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance, ensuring products consistently meet regulatory requirements and safeguard consumer trust around the world. With a culture grounded in collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional integrity, this organisation offers a chance to be part of work that truly makes an impact - supporting quality systems that enable products to reach international markets.
Your role as QC Operations Specialist
As a QC Operations Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance across the site and supporting the smooth running of quality systems. Key responsibilities include:
Implementing and enforcing site-wide policies, procedures, and quality standards to ensure regulatory compliance
Keeping up-to-date with GMP regulations, corporate quality requirements, and industry best practices
Conducting a range of internal audits (GMP, hygiene, QMS), documenting outcomes, and driving corrective actions
Managing third-party audit activities and ensuring timely closure of any follow-up actions
Handling site responsibilities within electronic quality management systems (EQMS), reviewing and approving CAPAs, deviations, investigations, and change controls
Acting as a key site contact with global quality teams and subject matter experts to share insights and support compliance initiatives
Overseeing document control processes and maintaining accurate quality records in systems like OpenText
Leading quality risk assessments and identifying continuous improvement opportunities through audit trends and observations
Reviewing and approving validation protocols and supporting annual product reviews
Experience and qualifications for the QC Operations Specialist role
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in quality or compliance within regulated manufacturing, along with excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset. Specifically, they will have:
Degree-level education or equivalent experience in a relevant field
Experience working in a GMP-regulated, high-paced manufacturing environment (cosmetic or pharmaceutical a plus)
Proven track record maintaining and improving quality systems, including authoring and managing procedures and work instructions
Solid understanding of compliance requirements aligned to national and international quality standards
Hands-on experience conducting audits and driving quality investigations to resolution
Confidence working with electronic quality systems (such as Veeva, OpenText) and proficiency with Microsoft Office and related platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders
A proactive approach, capable of working both independently and within a team to deliver against key priorities
Perks and benefits
In return, you'll be part of an organisation that offers:
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities to grow your expertise within a global quality and compliance framework
Exposure to international best practices and the chance to collaborate across sites and functions
A supportive environment that values new ideas, problem-solving, and ongoing professional development
For immediate consideration, please apply now. If this isn't quite the right fit but you're interested in exploring other quality and compliance opportunities, reach out to discuss how we can help you find the right next step.
