At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive quality improvements and support production teams in a hands-on role.
- Company: Growing manufacturing business with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, early finish Fridays, 24 days holiday, and free parking.
- Other info: Dynamic factory environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Shape quality standards and make a real impact on manufacturing processes.
- Qualifications: Strong manufacturing quality experience and practical problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
We're working with a growing manufacturing business to recruit a hands-on Quality Manager who will play a key role in developing quality standards, improving manufacturing processes and embedding quality into day-to-day production. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career. Rather than inheriting a mature quality function, you'll have the opportunity to shape and develop quality across the site, working closely alongside Production, Operations and Engineering to drive continuous improvement.
This is a highly visible role where success will come from being on the shopfloor, solving problems, coaching teams and implementing practical improvements rather than managing from behind a desk.
Package & Benefits:
- Early finish on a Friday
- Pension
- Free parking
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays & birthday off
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive quality improvements across manufacturing operations.
- Support production teams in resolving day-to-day quality issues.
- Develop practical quality standards, procedures and work instructions.
- Lead root cause investigations using practical problem-solving techniques.
- Reduce internal defects, waste and customer complaints.
- Build quality into manufacturing processes rather than relying on inspection.
- Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (ISO9001).
- Lead internal audits and support external audits.
- Monitor quality performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Work closely with Production, Engineering and Operations to improve processes.
- Coach and support operators and supervisors on quality best practice.
- Manage supplier quality issues where required.
- Support Health & Safety activities across site.
About You:
We're looking for someone who enjoys being in the factory rather than behind a desk. You'll be a practical, hands-on quality professional who enjoys working closely with production teams, solving problems and driving continuous improvement. You may already be a Quality Manager, or perhaps you're an experienced Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer or Quality Lead looking for your first management opportunity.
Experience we're looking for:
- Strong manufacturing quality experience.
- ISO9001 knowledge and internal auditing experience.
- Practical root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Experience improving manufacturing quality on the shopfloor.
- Ability to influence operators, supervisors and managers alike.
- Continuous Improvement mindset.
- Comfortable working within an SME manufacturing environment.
Desirable:
- Experience with ISO14001 and ISO45001.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (or willingness to work towards).
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure.
- Experience reducing defects, NCRs or scrap.
If you are interested in finding out about this exciting HSEQ Manager opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.
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