Interim CQV Manager, Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Manager

Interim CQV Manager, Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Manager is required to lead CQV activities across existing operations and a major new food manufacturing facility.

South East England

£500 to £700 per day

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring production equipment, utilities and processes are commissioned, qualified and validated to meet food safety, quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CQV Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Manager strategies for equipment, utilities and production processes.
• Lead dry and wet commissioning, including IQ/OQ/PQ and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRC and ISO 22000 standards.
• Manage validation protocols, risk assessments, documentation and change control.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Technical, Production and Procurement teams.
• Lead, coach and develop CQV capability, driving continuous improvement and best practice.
• Experience in CQV Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Manager or validation within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Proven experience developing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Excellent project management, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with food processing, packaging and automation systems would be advantageous.
• A degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry or a related discipline, or relevant equivalent experience. CQV Manager, Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Manager