At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a small team to ensure top-notch quality in metal finishing processes.
- Company: Join a successful manufacturing client in the heart of Measham.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus potential, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving quality controls and driving growth.
- 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: maintain ISO 9001 (and work toward AS9100); develop and monitor QC procedures; approve finished products; lead audits and CAPAs.
- Technical control: process parameters; plan and manage preventative maintenance; collaborate with production to reduce waste and improve consistency; advise on CAPEX.
- Root Cause: perform root-cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa, PFMEA, SPC); implement CAPAs.
- Leadership: manage and develop the production team; track KPIs; maintain skills matrix.
- Customer: 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) with potential for flexible/hybrid arrangements.
- 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.
Quality Manager employer: Linkster Recruitment
Join a thriving manufacturing company in Measham, where your expertise as a Metal Finishing Quality / Production Manager will be valued and nurtured. With a strong focus on quality management and employee development, we offer a supportive work culture that encourages continuous improvement and innovation. Enjoy competitive benefits including a salary of up to £45,000, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive health plans, all while being part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in the precision engineering sector.
