Full job description

We’re looking for a driven QA Operations Manager to lead quality on the shop floor at our Lopen site. This is a high-impact role with full oversight of QA across manufacturing—ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical GMP and food/feed standards while championing a right-first-time culture.

You’ll lead a hands-on QA team, own batch release, and act as a key technical authority—driving quality excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.

Lead & Inspire

• Manage, coach, and develop the QA operations team
• Build a strong, accountable quality culture
• Ensure proactive QA presence and real-time decision-making

Own Quality & Compliance

• Act as the go-to expert for GMP and quality systems
• Ensure adherence to EU/UK GMP and food/feed safety standards
• Support audits and regulatory inspections

Batch Release & Quality Oversight

• Lead batch certification and release activities
• Review manufacturing and packaging records
• Make critical release/reject decisions

Drive Improvement

• Lead deviations, root cause analysis, and CAPA delivery
• Deliver APQRs and identify performance trends
• Use KPIs and data to drive continuous improvement

Collaborate & Influence

• Partner with Production, Technical, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams
• Support new products, validations, and process changes

Develop Capability

• Identify skill gaps and deliver GMP training
• Build team capability and support succession planning

About You

• Strong knowledge of EU/UK GMP
• Proven leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operational setting

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline
• 4+ years in QA/QC within pharmaceutical manufacturing
• 2+ years in a leadership role
• Desirable HACCP and food/feed safety experience

Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of EU/UK GMP regulations and guidelines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of maintaining high-quality standards in a GMP environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in quality assurance or quality control in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with 2 years’ experience in a management role
• Experience of HACCP preferred

#IncludingYou

• Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.