Interim CQV Manager, Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Manager

Interim CQV Manager, Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Manager is required to lead CQV activities across existing operations and a major new food manufacturing facility.

South East England

£500 to £700 per day

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring production equipment, utilities and processes are commissioned, qualified and validated to meet food safety, quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement CQV Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Manager strategies for equipment, utilities and production processes.
- Lead dry and wet commissioning, including IQ/OQ/PQ and validation activities.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRC and ISO 22000 standards.
- Manage validation protocols, risk assessments, documentation and change control.
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Technical, Production and Procurement teams.
- Lead, coach and develop CQV capability, driving continuous improvement and best practice.
- Experience in CQV Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Manager or validation within food manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, quality and regulatory standards.
- Proven experience developing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
- Excellent project management, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience with food processing, packaging and automation systems would be advantageous.
- A degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry or a related discipline, or relevant equivalent experience. CQV Manager, Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Manager