Plant Quality Manager

Sherwin-Williams; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global coatings company is seeking a proactive Plant Quality Manager for its Bolton site. The role involves overseeing quality control and assurance, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading the quality control team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Operations Management or Chemistry and a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company bonus

Generous pension scheme

Options to purchase additional holiday days

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Access to Sherwin Academy

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, including team leadership.
• Quality certification or license within a quality program or body is a plus.
• Confident in auditing processes and interpreting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage site Quality Control systems and batch quality.
• Lead investigations into product complaints and quality issues.
• Drive improvements in distressed batches using CI tools.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/14001.
• Monitor and report on quality KPIs.

Skills

Strong knowledge of quality management systems and practices

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Operations Management, Chemistry, or a related field

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Plant Quality Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of site-based quality control and assurance at our Bolton site. This role is key to maintaining high standards across manufacturing, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Operations Management, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Quality certification or license within a quality program or body is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, including team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and practices.
• Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Experience in problem-solving and leading cross-functional investigations.
• Confident in auditing processes and reviewing quality reports.
• Able to interpret regulations and company standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• A strong focus on work-life balance
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company bonus
• Generous company-contributed pension scheme
• Option to purchase additional holiday days
• Life insurance and share incentive plan
• Career development opportunities in a global, innovative company
• Industry leadership in protective coatings
• Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous learning
• Inclusive wellbeing, mental health, and ID&E programmes
• Supportive environment for women and diversity in the workplace

Responsibilities

• Manage site Quality Control systems and batch quality.
• Lead investigations into product complaints and quality issues using ARC methodology.
• Drive improvements in distressed batches using CI tools.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/14001 and integrate EMEAI Business Framework.
• Monitor and report on quality KPIs (e.g. complaints, batch performance).
• Collaborate with R&D to support new product integration and product transfers.
• Own and maintain the Site Quality Plan and audit schedules.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Oversee raw material quality checks and documentation (CoA/CoC).
• Support production teams with problem-solving and training.
• Lead and develop the site QC team, including recruitment and performance management.
• Maintain electronic quality records in line with standards.
• Champion health & safety, ensuring safe systems of work and PPE compliance.
• Promote a zero-injury culture through safety observations and incident investigations.
• Work effectively within a matrix structure and adapt to changing priorities.