At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management and production processes in metal finishing.
- Company: Join a successful manufacturing client in Measham with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, private medical insurance, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving quality controls and leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Experience in metal finishing quality management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Measham
Company: Precision Engineering sector
Linkster Recruitment is proud to work with a successful and growing manufacturing client located in Measham, Swadlincote. We are looking for a skilled Metal Finishing Quality / Production Manager in a permanent capacity.
Main Duties:
- Quality Management: ensure metal finishing processes meet standards; oversee QA, process control, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement in plating, coating, anodising, or other finishing ops; maintain certifications; reduce defects.
- QMS & Compliance: manage the Quality Management System (docs, audits, process controls); maintain ISO 9001 (and work toward AS9100); develop and monitor QC procedures; approve finished products; lead audits and CAPAs.
- Technical & Maintenance: oversee calibration, testing, and analysis of baths/chemistries; control process parameters; plan and manage preventative maintenance; collaborate with production to reduce waste and improve consistency; advise on CAPEX.
- Root Cause & CI: lead investigations of non-conformances; perform root-cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa, PFMEA, SPC); implement CAPAs.
- Leadership: manage and develop the production team; track KPIs; maintain skills matrix.
- Customer & Supplier Liaison: be primary quality contact for customers; attend audits; work with suppliers on quality improvement; identify growth opportunities.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in metal finishing quality management (ideally hard and soft anodizing).
- Strong understanding of surface finishing chemistry and process controls.
- Experience with ISO-certified quality systems.
- Ability to lead investigations and corrective actions.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with quality tools.
- Planned Preventative Maintenance experience.
Benefits:
- Full-time, permanent; 40 hours/week (7:30am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri) office based.
- Salary up to £45,000 per year (dependent on experience).
- Bonus linked to production value up to 3%; pension; private medical insurance; 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Benefits after probation: dental/medical plans, life insurance, sickness pay, Cycle to Work scheme.
We think you need these skills to ace Quality Manager in London
Quality Management
Process Control
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
ISO 9001
AS9100
Quality Management System (QMS)
