Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) Manager

Role overview

CQV delivery

• Develop and maintain CQV strategy for plant equipment, utilities and processes.
• Lead commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ and validation in line with GMP, HACCP, BRC and ISO 22000 requirements.
• Coordinate dry and wet commissioning and establish readiness for safe production handover.
• Review validation protocols, reports and change-control documents; lead risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Support equipment procurement by specifying CQV needs, supplier documentation and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate qualification activities with external consultants and equipment suppliers when required.

Leadership and improvement

• Manage and coach CQV team members and provide training to wider site teams.
• Maintain traceability and data integrity for audits, inspections and customer or regulatory requirements.
• Use digital capture, monitoring and validation lifecycle tools to improve CQV delivery.
• Include energy and water efficiency, waste prevention and circularity in CQV planning.
• Keep current with relevant regulations, standards and technology and apply them to practical improvements.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is desirable.
• 5–7 years’ CQV or validation experience in food manufacturing, including leadership of CQV deliverables or teams.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRC, ISO 22000 and UK/EU food safety regulatory expectations.
• Ability to write and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for equipment, utilities and process validation.
• Automation, packaging and food processing systems experience is an advantage.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management and documentation skills.

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