Quality Operations Lead

About Sharp

Sharp is an international player in pharmaceutical packaging, with sites in the US, UK, the Netherlands and Belgium. In Belgium (Hamont-Achel), we assemble, label and package prefilled syringes, injection pens and vials. With over 60 years of expertise, Sharp designs and implements high-quality packaging solutions and offers contract packaging services including packaging design, serialization, QP market release and artwork services — with a strong focus on flexibility and excellent customer service.

Job Description

In this role, you are the key interface between Quality Assurance and Production, ensuring GMP-compliant operations on the shop floor while leading and developing the QA Operations team. You drive "right-first-time" execution, support daily production continuity, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the QA Operations department (prioritization, coaching, operational guidance)

• Performing and overseeing line controls and line release

• Preparing and reviewing batch documentation and conducting post-production checks

• Assessing and supporting production deviations, including follow-up of blocking controls

• Coordinating daily quality-related production activities in close collaboration with Production and Planning

• Helping manage and maintain operational, quality-related instructions and procedures (GMP on the floor)

• Initiating and leading (ad-hoc) improvement projects to strengthen compliance, efficiency and documentation quality

• Acting as an organizational back-up to ensure department continuity

• Contributing to timely and compliant GMP work processes, providing hands-on support in production when needed

• Supporting Production by coordinating quality-related activities and maintaining GMP compliance

Profile

• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within a GMP manufacturing environment

• Master's degree or equivalent through relevant experience

• Preferably experience with packaging materials and artwork

• Solid knowledge of quality systems; GMP experience is required; ISO 13485 is a plus

• Experience in conducting and/or participating in quality audits

• Good knowledge of standard computer applications

• Languages: Dutch (very good) and English (very good); French (plus) and German (plus)

• A true people manager and motivator, with strong decision-making skills

• Able to set priorities and maintain focus in a dynamic production context

• High quality standards, strong integrity and excellent teamwork across all levels

• Process-minded, solution-oriented and accurate

What We Offer

• A permanent position (indefinite duration) in a dynamic and international environment

• A key leadership role with direct impact on GMP compliance and daily production performance

• A competitive salary package, complemented by attractive benefits such as:

  • Group and hospitalization insurance

  • Meal vouchers

  • Gift vouchers

  • Other extras

How to Apply

To apply, please visit our website www.key4nova.com or send your CV to: [email protected]