Group Leader - QA Shopfloor Management; m​/w​/d

Overview

To support our continuous organic growth, we are looking for highly qualified specialists. To strengthen our Quality Assurance team, we are seeking dedicated and experienced Group Leader QA Shopfloor Management (f/m/d), 100%.

• Lead a team of QA Shopfloor Managers, promoting leading by example and a proactive quality mindset, and operational excellence
• Empower team members to make decisions within defined governance frameworks.
• Coach and mentor managers to strengthen leadership and technical skills.
• Ensure QA presence on the shopfloor to support uninterrupted, compliant manufacturing operations
• Act as escalation point for quality issues and provide guidance for timely resolution
• Oversee adherence to internal procedures, GxP requirements, and ALCOA+ principles
• Coordinate QA support across functions to ensure consistent and efficient quality oversight
• Drive investigations into deviations and non-conformances, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective CAPA implementation
• Represent QA leadership in shopfloor meetings and cross-functional forums
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance quality performance and operational efficiency
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and other QA teams to maintain high standards of compliance

• University degree (Bachelor/Master) in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing, including leadership roles in QA
• Strong expertise in quality assurance and operational QA practices
• In-depth knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and quality systems (deviation handling, CAPA, change control)
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Fluent in English and German is mandatory

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities
• Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities
• 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
• Access to the Swibeco benefits platform with discounts from external partners
• Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant
• A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Silke Dunkel for further information.

Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.

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