We’re looking for a driven QA Operations Manager to lead quality on the shop floor at our Lopen site. This is a high-impact role with full oversight of QA across manufacturing—ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical GMP and food/feed standards while championing a right-first-time culture.
You’ll lead a hands-on QA team, own batch release, and act as a key technical authority—driving quality excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.
Lead & Inspire
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Manage, coach, and develop the QA operations team
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Build a strong, accountable quality culture
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Ensure proactive QA presence and real-time decision-making
Own Quality & Compliance
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Act as the go-to expert for GMP and quality systems
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Ensure adherence to EU/UK GMP and food/feed safety standards
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Support audits and regulatory inspections
Batch Release & Quality Oversight
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Lead batch certification and release activities
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Review manufacturing and packaging records
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Make critical release/reject decisions
Drive Improvement
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Lead deviations, root cause analysis, and CAPA delivery
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Deliver APQRs and identify performance trends
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Use KPIs and data to drive continuous improvement
Collaborate & Influence
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Partner with Production, Technical, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams
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Support new products, validations, and process changes
Develop Capability
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Identify skill gaps and deliver GMP training
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Build team capability and support succession planning
About You
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Strong knowledge of EU/UK GMP
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Proven leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
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Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operational setting
Qualifications
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Degree in a scientific discipline
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4+ years in QA/QC within pharmaceutical manufacturing
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2+ years in a leadership role
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Desirable HACCP and food/feed safety experience
#IncludingYou
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About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
