Quality Manager in Manchester

A global manufacturing company and market leader that supplies specialist products to aerospace, automotive, environmental and marine markets is seeking a Quality Manager. The Quality Manager will have overall responsibility for the quality standards of the Company and will support the effective day-to-day operation of the site Health, Safety and Environmental management systems.

Key Responsibilities and duties will include:

• Provide day-to-day management and coordination of onsite QHSE personnel.
• Manage the complaints and quality concern process, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with relevant departments in line with defined processes.
• Manage the internal audit schedule by conducting internal audits to assess compliance with EN9100, EN9120 and wider management system requirements, identifying areas for improvement and implementing actions.
• Assess customer requirements and product data to support compliance with specifications and internal standards across the business.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding quality performance and conformance of supplied materials and services.
• Analyse processes and data to identify opportunities for optimisation and efficiency improvements while maintaining product quality and safe working practices.
• Develop inspection and risk management methods to analyse product quality in line with customer requirements such as MSA, FMEA and CPK.
• Provide analytical reports for management (including KPI management), highlighting key findings, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Act as the site point of contact supporting the practical implementation and maintenance of Health, Safety and Environmental processes, working in collaboration with the QHSE Manager.
• Support risk assessment coordination, incident reporting, audits and action tracking to ensure site systems remain effective and up to date.
• Develop and deliver training to staff on internal processes, standards and best practices.
• Conduct administrative duties in support of the role including maintaining the internal document register.
• Ensure the protection of Company Intellectual Property and Customer Confidentiality.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven ability of leading a Quality function within a regulated/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage, coach and guide team members and colleagues to deliver Company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) standards.
• Ability to make decisions quickly, prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commercial understanding when making decisions for the Company.
• Previous quality assurance experience and demonstrated use of quality tools/methodology, including problem-solving methodologies (preferably in an Aerospace environment).
• PPAP experience desired.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and standards EN9100, EN9120 and (ISO14001 is a preference).
• Demonstrates a positive, proactive and risk-aware approach to Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities, with the willingness to develop knowledge and capability in these areas with support from the QHSE Manager.
• Experience in conducting internal and external quality audits to verify compliance with ISO standards and regulations.
• Proficient in creating and maintaining accurate quality documentation, reports, and records to facilitate traceability and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Critical to the success of this role is the ability to communicate, collaborate and influence all stakeholders, internally and externally.

In return for the above you will be joining a highly successful and continually growing company.