Quality Manager Chadderton, Greater Manchester - Permanent Know manufacturing quality inside out? Enjoy being on the shop floor, solving problems and making improvements that actually work? Major Recruitment is recruiting a Quality Manager for an established manufacturing business in Chadderton. This is a hands-on position with responsibility for site quality, working closely with production, engineering, suppliers and customers. Reporting to the QHSE Manager, you'll lead the quality team and help improve processes, reduce repeat issues and maintain customer confidence. The role Lead and support the site quality team. Investigate customer complaints, supplier concerns and internal non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions address the root cause. Maintain and improve the quality management system. Plan internal audits and support customer and certification audits. Drive practical improvements to reduce defects, waste and the cost of poor quality. Oversee calibration, quality documentation and performance reporting. Help colleagues understand quality requirements and take ownership of improvements. About you You'll bring a solid manufacturing quality background and the confidence to work with people across the business. Aerospace experience would be particularly useful, although candidates from automotive, medical devices, pharmaceutical, food or other regulated manufacturing environments will also be considered. Experience of AS9100/EN9100 or EN9120 would be an advantage, alongside quality systems, audits and structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, root-cause analysis, FMEA, SPC or MSA. You may already be a Quality Manager, or a hands-on Quality Engineer, Senior Inspector or Quality Team Leader ready for broader responsibility. Your practical experience and approach matter more than having every qualification, and further training can be supported. Interested? Apply with your CV
Quality Manager employer: Major Recruitment North West Perms
As a leading engineering and manufacturing business in Haslingden, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and safety. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our Health & Safety Manager will have ample opportunities for growth while playing a crucial role in shaping a proactive safety culture across multiple sites. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will make a real difference.
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Major Recruitment North West Perms Recruitment Team
