Job Description
Job Title: Metal Finishing Quality / Production Manager
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.
Quality Management and Production Management for a small team (approx. 5 staff). Focus on introducing more quality controls and process discipline to support growth.
Main Duties:
As the Metal Finishing Quality / Production Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- 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 Metal Finishing Quality / Production Manager:
- 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.
Linkster are Recruitment Specialists based in Ashby De La Zouch covering the West and East Midlands area across the great historic cities of Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. We provide temporary, contract and permanent recruitment services across the supply chain sector, from engineering and warehousing, to manufacturing and clerical.
