Head of Quality

wren kitchens; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen manufacturer is seeking a Head of Quality based in Barton-upon-Humber. This full-time, permanent role involves leading the Quality Department across five manufacturing sites to ensure product quality meets company and regulatory standards. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and ISO 9001 knowledge are essential. The job requires travel to various sites and occasional international trips, emphasizing the importance of quality and continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior quality role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, compliance, and auditing standards.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Department to ensure all products meet quality expectations.
• Oversee and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and drive compliance.
• Monitor quality performance and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Head of Quality (Barton-upon-Humber)

We are recruiting for a Head of Quality to join our manufacturing leadership team based at our head office site in Barton-upon-Humber. This role requires regular travel across our five UK manufacturing sites and occasional international travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Department to ensure all products meet company and customer expectations.
• Lead the Quality function across all manufacturing sites, ensuring products meet company, regulatory, and customer standards.
• Oversee and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), driving compliance with ISO standards and business requirements.
• Monitor quality performance across all sites, identify trends, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and Buying teams to drive right-first-time manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide visible leadership across all manufacturing sites, supporting teams through site visits, training, audits, and performance reviews.
• Undertake regular travel across our five UK manufacturing sites and occasional international trips to visit suppliers, attend industry expos, and explore emerging technologies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proven experience in a senior quality role within manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of ISO 9001, compliance, and auditing standards.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel between sites and international trips.

Additional Information

Full time, permanent role. Must have a full UK driving licence. Travel as required. This role is part of our headquarters' leadership and requires a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.