Quality Supervisor/Manager UK

Join Optimas International At Optimas, we don't just supply fasteners and industrial components, we help keep some of the world's leading manufacturers moving. As a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions and engineering support, we partner with customers across a wide range of industries, delivering quality, reliability and innovation wherever they operate. We're now looking for an experienced Quality Manager / Quality Supervisor to join our UK team based in Gloucester, reporting directly to the UK Quality Director. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys leading people, driving continuous improvement and making a real impact within a global organisation. The Opportunity You'll play a key leadership role in ensuring our products, processes and quality management systems consistently meet customer, regulatory and business requirements. Leading the Gloucester Quality team, you'll champion best practice, support strategic business objectives and help drive a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing * Lead and develop the Gloucester Quality team, providing day-to-day supervision, coaching and mentoring. * Manage all internal quality assurance activities, including inspection, non-conforming product, calibration, APQP and customer-specific requirements. * Support customer, regulatory and third-party certification audits. * Maintain and improve the Optimas Quality Management System and supporting documentation. * Manage part and supplier approvals within our NetSuite ERP system alongside our Global Centre of Excellence. * Monitor and report key quality performance metrics, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. * Conduct product, process and system audits to maintain compliance and accreditation. * Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. * Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve operational performance. * Promote the Optimas THREAD values and support wider business improvement projects. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who combines strong technical quality knowledge with excellent leadership skills. You'll ideally have: * Previous experience in a Quality Manager, Quality Supervisor or Senior Quality Engineering role. * Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial distribution or a similar regulated environment. * Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA or equivalent). * Level 5 qualification in Quality, Engineering, Metallurgy or a related discipline. * Strong knowledge of Quality Core Tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, 8D Problem Solving, CAPA, MSA, 5 Whys * Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle or SAP. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. * Experience leading, coaching and developing teams. * Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint. * A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally. Why Join Optimas? At Optimas, you'll become part of a collaborative global business where your ideas are valued and your contribution makes a genuine difference. We offer the opportunity to: * Lead a high-performing Quality team. * Influence business-wide quality strategy and continuous improvement. * Work alongside global colleagues and customers. * Develop your career within an international organisation. * Make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. If you're passionate about quality, continuous improvement and developing people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape quality excellence at Optimas International. About Optimas International Optimas International is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions and engineering support, delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to customers worldwide. Our local expertise, backed by a global network, enables us to deliver responsive, high-quality solutions wherever our customers operate. Please note: We are unable to accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without a prior written agreement will be treated as a gift, and no agency fees will be payable