Opportunity for an experienced Supplier Quality Assurance Manager to join the business and take ownership of all supplier relationships from a Quality and Regulatory perspective.
Client Details
Global, multi-award winning cosmetics business based in Central London.
Description
The key responsibilities of the Senior SQA Manager include:
* Working with our outsourced supply chain partners to ensure Quality control and assurance documentation to ensure quality of finished goods, componentry and packaging.
* Manage retains, product release process, including development of QAS's and management of quality issues, attending first and ongoing production runs of both filled goods and packaging as required.
* Evaluation of existing & new suppliers through self-assessments, surveys, and audits.
* Lead, manage and coordinate the UK related activities of formula approval and testing.
* Conduct external audits, inspections and visits: prepare, co-ordinate and facilitate external audits and inspections, ensure smooth and effective interactions with suppliers, regulatory authorities and third-party assessors.
* Work with internal stakeholders, customers and third parties on sustainability matters and requirements such as EPR, SEDEX, Greenhouse Protocol, Recycling schemes etc.
* Lead on all aspects of Supply Chain compliance: e.g., Modern Slavery & REACH etc.
* Provide technical support regarding Customer complaints, RMAs, non-conformance reports.
* Maintain product attributes on Global Data Sheet and associated reporting tools for MSDS, Product attributes, DIMS etc.
* Development and administration of office Health & Safety requirements.
* Training and Education: design and deliver training programs to educate employees on quality best practices, fostering a quality culture throughout the organisation.
Profile
The ideal Senior SQA Manager will have experience in:
* Supplier Quality Assurance experience with cosmetics, haircare, OTC medicine or other regulated personal care products.
* Understanding and experience of working with or developing systems compliant with certification standards such as ISO9001:2015, ISO 22716:2007, BRC Consumer products / Food.
* Experience in outsourced manufacturing/filler supplier management.
* Experience in componentry and packaging.
* Very high standards and attention to detail.
* Ability to build relationships across the company and with our supply partners with strong influencing abilities.
* A 'completer finisher' who gets the job done themselves, and with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written communication, verbal communication, presentation, motivation, and interpersonal skills with a dynamic team working ethos.
* Dynamic and hands-on with a start-up mentality.
* Experience working in a fast business growth and development environment would be a strong advantage.
Job Offer
Competitive salary + hybrid working + benefits.
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