Quality Assurance Officer (Operations)

Quality Assurance Officer (Operations) - Late ShiftSouth Petherton | £29,500 - £32,000 + Shift Premium | 2 pm - 10 pm | Monday to Friday | Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer within the pharmaceutical and nutritional health sector for an experienced Quality Assurance Officer to join their Quality team on a maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional looking to play a key role in maintaining product quality, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. As the primary Quality representative on shift, you will work closely with Production, Operations and Technical teams to ensure products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for supporting batch release activities, investigating quality issues, maintaining compliance with GMP requirements and driving a strong culture of quality across the site. This role would suit someone with previous experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food manufacturing or other regulated production environments who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration and making a tangible impact on product quality and customer satisfaction. Key Duties • Act as the main Quality point of contact during the late shift, providing guidance and support to production teams. • Ensure manufacturing processes and production areas remain compliant with GMP and relevant industry regulations. • Conduct batch record reviews and support timely product release activities. • Perform final product inspections in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards. • Investigate deviations, complaints and non-conformances, identifying root causes and supporting corrective actions. • Monitor and support CAPA activities to ensure effective resolution of quality issues. • Maintain accurate quality documentation and quality system records. • Support internal audits and contribute to external audit readiness. • Assist with KPI reporting, quality trend analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. • Support training and development of new team members. • Promote a strong quality culture and drive compliance across all operational activities. Requirements • Minimum of 2 years' experience within a Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Quality Systems role. • Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment such as pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, feed or FMCG. • Strong understanding of GMP principles and quality management systems. • Experience investigating deviations, complaints or non-conformances. • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Desirable: • Degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM-related discipline. • Knowledge of ISO, FEMAS, pharmaceutical, food safety or related quality standards. • Internal auditing experience. • Experience supporting continuous improvement projects. What We Offer • Competitive salary of £29,500 - £32,000 depending on experience. • Additional shift premium for late working hours. • Opportunity to join a respected and growing manufacturer. • Exposure to a highly regulated and quality-driven environment. • Collaborative team culture with opportunities to broaden your quality expertise. • Immediate opportunity to make a significant impact within the business. Interested?If you have experience within quality assurance and regulated manufacturing environments and are looking for your next opportunity, apply now with your up-to-date CV. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.