QC Manager

QC Manager

As part of our "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the carrying out of quality controls in accordance with quality requirements, deadlines and budgets.
• Ensure the identification of potential deviations and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Organise the provision and review of QC documents.
• Prepare, organise and lead internal and external audits, as well as regulatory inspections.
• Ensure compliance and the availability of the necessary documentation for audits and inspections.
• Manage the QC budget and the associated P&L.
• Develop performance KPIs.
• Identify areas for optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and HSE standards.
• Prioritise the management of non-conformities and actively participate in QA and safety committees.
• Implement standards of operational excellence.
• Lead or support cross‑functional improvement projects.
• Define the equipment, premises and utilities required to implement the laboratory’s medium‑to‑long‑term strategy.
• Lead or sponsor QC projects.
• Manage a team of around 40 staff, including 3 team leaders.
• Develop staff skills, conduct annual appraisals and oversee training programmes.
• Actively contribute to strengthening the engagement of the CQ teams on a day-to-day basis.

Qualifications

• Education: five‑year postgraduate degree or PhD in science (chemistry, biology, pharmacy).
• Proven experience in team management within a QC department.
• Expertise in audits, GMP regulations, analytical sciences and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in quality management systems (QMS) and IT tools required to manage operations.
• Customer‑focused approach, able to analyse situations quickly, simplify complex issues and propose effective solutions.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Decisive, organized, capable of uniting teams in a demanding environment and facilitating change.
• Committed leader who motivates and inspires teams with a clear, collaborative and empathetic communication style.

Benefits

• Meal vouchers
• Reduced working hours (RTT)
• Time Savings Account
• Bonuses, profit‑sharing, share scheme and an attractive company savings plan
• Health and personal protection insurance
• Employee Representative Committee (CSE) benefits and activities on campus (yoga, fitness, cookery classes, creative arts, etc.) and off campus (after‑work events, indoor football tournaments, etc.)