At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality strategy and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturing business focused on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing quality standards and driving meaningful change.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in manufacturing quality roles with strong Lean and ISO 9001 experience.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 67500 £ per year.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to make a genuine impact within a growing manufacturing business. We're looking for someone who thrives on improving processes, eliminating waste and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. If you're passionate about Lean manufacturing, operational excellence and developing robust quality systems, this role offers the autonomy and influence to drive meaningful change across the business.
Working closely with senior leadership, engineering, production and the wider supply chain, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing manufacturing performance, improving quality standards and delivering sustainable operational improvements.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the company's quality strategy and continuous improvement programme.
- Driving Lean initiatives across manufacturing, assembly and operational processes.
- Identifying waste, improving efficiency and implementing best practice using Lean methodologies.
- Managing and developing the Quality Management System, ensuring ongoing ISO 9001 compliance.
- Leading internal audits, management reviews and driving a proactive quality culture.
- Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure successful transition into manufacturing.
- Working collaboratively with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain to improve manufacturing capability.
- Managing supplier quality performance and driving improvements across the supply chain.
- Using data, KPIs and performance reporting to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
- Leading root cause investigations using structured problem-solving tools including 8D, DMAIC and A3.
- Delivering operational change programmes that improve productivity, quality and customer satisfaction.
About You
You'll be an experienced quality professional who enjoys being hands-on whilst also thinking strategically. You're passionate about continuous improvement and have a proven track record of delivering measurable business improvements within a manufacturing environment.
You'll ideally bring:
- HNC, HND or Degree in an Engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years' manufacturing experience with a minimum of 3 years in a quality leadership role.
- Strong experience managing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Lead Auditor qualification.
- Excellent knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Practical experience with Lean tools including 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), APQP and structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D, DMAIC and A3.
- Experience managing non-conformance across manufacturing and supplier networks.
- The ability to lead change, influence stakeholders and build a culture focused on operational excellence.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements.
Desirable:
- Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) membership.
- Six Sigma Black Belt.
- Project Management experience within manufacturing.
Why Apply?
This is far more than a traditional quality management role. It's an opportunity to influence how a manufacturing business operates, improve performance across multiple functions and leave a lasting legacy. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, leading improvement projects and creating a culture where quality and continuous improvement are embedded into everything the business does, we'd love to hear from you.
Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager in Marden employer: KHR - Recruitment Specialists
KHR - Recruitment Specialists is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Aylesford. With competitive salaries, bonuses, and opportunities for professional development, we prioritise employee growth and well-being, ensuring that our team can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
Contact Details:
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