QA Operations Manager

QA Operations Manager Walker Cole International is partnering with a leading manufacturer to appoint a QA Operations Manager. This role will be responsible for driving Performance Excellence across the site, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and embedding a culture of operational excellence across multiple functions and locations. Key Responsibilities as the Quality Operations Manager: * Lead, coach, and develop the QA/QC Operations team, fostering a proactive quality culture across manufacturing. * Review manufacturing and packaging documentation, making batch release and rejection decisions in line with regulatory requirements. * Lead deviation investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQRs). * Monitor quality KPIs, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across site operations. * Work cross-functionally with Production, Technical, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams to support new product introductions, process changes, and validation activities. * Identify training needs across the quality team, delivering GMP coaching and supporting succession planning. Skills and experience: * Demonstrable experience within a Quality Assurance leadership position in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. * Strong working knowledge of EU and UK GMP requirements, with experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits. * Experience leading batch review and release activities. * Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. * Strong problem-solving abilities with experience leading investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement projects. ID: (phone number removed)