Quality System Officer

Quality Officer - Heywood

Apply locations Heywood

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Application deadline: End Date: August 5, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: REQ-9785

We are currently looking to recruit a Quality Officer to join our award-winning business based on-site in Heywood.

Role Overview

The Quality Systems Officer will be responsible for ensuring quality activities meet organizational requirements for quality management, health & safety, legal stipulations, and environmental policies. This includes maintaining quality standards, managing systems for quality measurement and regulation, and reporting on quality issues, opportunities, and risks.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure Quality standards are maintained and QMS procedures are followed correctly.
2. Maintain systems for measuring quality management and regulatory compliance.
3. Monitor, measure, and report on quality issues, opportunities, and risks.
4. Ensure quality activities meet organizational requirements for quality management, health & safety, legal stipulations, and environmental policies.
5. Perform and maintain core site activities of the QMS including document control, CAPAs, investigations, complaints, supplier management, and change controls.
6. Ensure corrective actions are taken to address non-conformances and perform verifications.
7. Undertake detailed root cause analysis and identify opportunities for improvement.
8. Perform process internal audits according to schedule.
9. Maintain KPIs from electronic QMS activities and analyze trends.
10. Responsible for Quality Induction and eQMS training.
11. Support company certification to ISO9001, ISO13485, and ISO17025, and facilitate client/regulatory audits.

Candidate Profile

• Relevant scientific qualification desirable but not essential.
• Experience within QA is desirable.
• Experience with electronic QMS preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and report writing.
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits linked to holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Share purchase scheme
• Subsidised private medical cover
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Employee assistance programme

About Neogen

Neogen is dedicated to the advancement of human and animal wellbeing through science and technology, supporting global food security. Our culture is driven by our Purpose, Principles, and Values, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We thrive because our employees thrive here.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organization. If you are interested and believe you are a good fit, please apply.

Our Mission

From farm to table, Neogen protects the world's food supply through innovative animal healthcare products and food safety solutions. Since 1982, we have thrived through growth, technology, and acquisitions, thanks to our dedicated employees.