Quality Manager in Leeds

Verallia UK is one of Europe’s most prominent manufacturers of premium glass containers, providing exceptional quality glass packaging for some of the world’s most prestigious spirit brands for over one hundred years. Glass is infinitely recyclable making it an important packaging material of today and more importantly of the future, as such the glass industry is an exciting and sustainable business to work in and be part of.

We are currently seeking to recruit a highly motivated and pro-active individual to join our Quality Control Department as a Site Quality Manager at our West Yorkshire site in Leeds. Reporting to the Quality Director, the role is responsible for managing and overseeing the Quality Control Department, covering all aspects of planning, people management, quality specification control, equipment control and reports, Capex project control and third-party contract manufacturer.

You will ensure that quality standards are set, and clearly defined quality methods are established and applied at all times to guarantee sustained quality integrity in accordance with ISO and BRC standards. You will also be responsible for implementing quality control into all aspects of the manufacturing process to ensure products produced meet Company and customer requirements, as well as aligning business strategy with key customers.

Previous skills and knowledge of working within a manufacturing quality control environment, in addition to having supervisory experience, would be desirable, however, not essential. The ability to implement change and drive new initiatives, as well as develop and deliver processes to make improvements is essential to succeed in this role. Candidates will be expected to work with a high level of integrity and autonomy and, as such, they will require excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work on their own initiative and have a can-do attitude. They should be able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills as the role will be customer facing and have a high level of IT literacy using Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

With responsibility for a team of employees, the role requires strong leadership skills, not only to develop the long-term capabilities of the Department, but to build, strengthen and maintain professional customer relationships.

This is a monthly paid staff position, working 35 hours per week, however, due to the nature of the role, there may be occasions when you will be required to work over and above your contracted hours and demonstrate a level of flexibility.

Successful candidates can benefit from the following:

• Opportunity to develop new skills and develop a career in a successful multi-million-pound organisation.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities for the right individuals.
• Job stability within a growing sustainable industry.
• Other benefits associated with a large successful Company such as pension scheme, death in service benefit for all employees regardless of being a pension member, access to a wide range of health and wellbeing support and services including 24/7 support helpline, virtual GP, second medical opinion, cancer care, and much more.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• The site benefits from easy motorway access and provides free onsite parking.

If you have the drive and determination and you are seeking an exciting and challenging opportunity, then this position could be for you. Anyone wishing to apply for the above position should do so via email/via the link to Verallia.uk.recruitment@verallia.com with an up-to-date CV and covering letter, stating why you would like to apply for this position and outlining any relevant skills. Please note, we are currently experiencing IT issues receiving emails from iCloud accounts. Alternatively, apply in writing to Jessica Norris, HR Officer, at Verallia UK, 69 South Accommodation Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1NQ.