Plant Quality Senior Manager

Job Description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Are you an experienced Quality leader looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in highly regulated manufacturing environments? Ready to shape quality strategy and drive excellence across a complex manufacturing operation?

If that sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Quality Senior Manager to join our Quality team and provide strategic leadership across our Folkestone manufacturing site. This is a highly visible leadership role, acting as the key quality representative for the site and a critical partner to both site and European leadership teams.

This role is based on site at the manufacturing plant in Folkestone, Kent 5 days per week.

As Plant Quality Senior Manager, you will be accountable for the overall quality performance, compliance, inspection readiness and quality strategy across our manufacturing operations. You'll lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions, ensuring robust systems, strong governance and a culture of continuous improvement across both cosmetic and medical device manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and deliver the site quality strategy aligned to European and Global Quality objectives.
• Provide overall accountability for site quality performance, compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead all Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities, including laboratories, microbiology and packaging inspection.
• Ensure effective batch certification and release processes while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Drive quality systems improvements, governance and best practice adoption.
• Lead complex investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation and risk management activities.
• Influence cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D and Regulatory Affairs.
• Build, develop and mentor high-performing quality teams, ensuring strong succession planning and capability development.
• Lead internal and external audits and act as the primary quality representative during inspections.
• Use data, KPIs and trend analysis to drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Extensive quality leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485 and ISO 22716 standards.
• Proven experience leading, developing and motivating quality teams.
• Experience within medical device, cosmetics, pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing would be highly advantageous.

You'll be a strategic and influential leader with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation. Combining technical quality expertise with commercial awareness, you'll be confident managing risk, leading through change and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. You'll possess excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of quality tools such as FMEA, Root Cause Analysis and CAPA, and the ability to inspire teams to deliver outstanding results.

This role works Monday – Friday, 37-hours per week.

In return we offer a competitive package, including 24 days annual leave, a pension matched up to 9%, life assurance cover and membership of a health cash plan.

Ready to lead quality strategy and shape the future of our manufacturing operations?

Join us and play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards—protecting consumers, supporting compliance, and driving operational performance. Apply today and make your impact!

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.co.uk/

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