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• A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference. We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment. Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries. United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win. Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement and innovation in quality control processes? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your leadership skills can make a significant impact? If the answer is yes- then look no further. Church & Dwight UK Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a QC Shift Supervisor to join our Plant Quality Team, based at our plant in Folkestone, Kent. We are seeking a dedicated QC Shift Supervisor to lead our Laboratory Technicians in supporting our production operations. This role is pivotal in maintaining our commitment to quality and safety, overseeing testing and compliance processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities include: Foster a strong safety culture within the laboratory and ensure adherence to plant safety policies and procedures. Conduct testing on raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods for Cosmetics and Medical Devices. Drive quality culture initiatives, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements. Support training and development of laboratory staff. Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks as per company policy. Execute tasks independently as delegated by the QC Manager. Assist in validating and verifying new methods in the Quality Control Laboratory. Report and investigate Out of Specification results with the QC Manager. Uphold 5S standards and collaborate with the team for continuous improvement. Liaise with R&D/Tech services for new product testing and support existing product processes. Manage the retain sample program and perform stability testing annually. Support customer complaint investigations. Generate and report KPIs with the QC Manager. Oversee maintenance of calibration data and service contracts. Perform additional duties related to the scope of work as required. Education & Experience required: Extensive experience in Quality Control or a related regulated industry (e.g., FMCG, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals). Knowledge of GMP, ISO22716, and ISO 13485 standards. Experience in a team environment. Leadership experience is advantageous. Experience in delivering training to staff is desired. The ideal candidate for the QC Shift Supervisor position will possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to stringent timelines. They should demonstrate excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks. Additionally, strong planning, communication, and organizational skills are essential for effectively managing the laboratory team and maintaining the smooth operation of quality control processes. The role operates on a rotational basis of 4 days on, 4 days off, covering Monday through Sunday, with shifts from 6am to 6pm. In return, we offer a competitive salary package, including 23 shifts annual leave, a pension matched up to 9%, a discretionary annual bonus, life assurance cover and a membership of a health cash back plan. Sounds interest? Upload your CV and let’s talk!Do For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at https://www.churchdwight.co.uk/ When applying for a role and sending your cv, you understand that the Company will hold your personal data in relation to your prospective employment and will process that data for legitimate business reasons within the requirements of UK data protection laws currently in effect and as they become applicable, including the Data Protection Act 1998, the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679)) and any successor legislation. Candidate Privacy Notice. Church & Dwight is a world-leader in household and personal care products. Our global brands include ARM & HAMMER®, Batiste, OxiClean, Trojan, XTRA, Nair, First Response, Spinbrush, Orajel, vitafusion, Li’l Critters, Water Pik and FLAWLESS®. Founded in 1846, we have operations globally and are listed in the S&P 500.