Plant Quality Manager. Job in Wellington Education & Training Jobs

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Wellington; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Plant Quality Manager to lead the Quality function and ensure compliance with high standards. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Quality Management, strong knowledge of ISO standards, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.

Benefits

Company Car or cash allowance

Annual incentive scheme

Life assurance

Private Health Care

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Long Service rewards with additional holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Health cash plan

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes

Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality Management and leading multi-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001/EN9100 standards.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders within the UK defence environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality function, ensuring compliance with product and process quality standards.
• Develop and oversee the Quality Management System to align with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with senior management to deliver successful programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a senior leadership role that offers both challenge and reward? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of the defence industry, driving innovation and excellence in military technology. With a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and an impressive benefits package, this opportunity as Plant Quality Manager is your gateway to career advancement and personal growth.

What You Will Do:

- Lead and inspire the Quality function, ensuring compliance with product and process quality standards.

- Set clear goals for all team members and hold Quality Managers to account for performance in their respective areas

- Develop and oversee the Quality Management System, ensuring it aligns with regulatory standards and legal requirements.

- Drive corrective and preventative actions using Non-Conformance Reporting tools to maintain high-quality standards.

- Ensure Quality Management System is sufficiently robust to maintain compliance with the relevant regulatory standards and legal requirements, internal and supplier audits are completed to schedule, calibration & metrology standards are maintained

- Ensure quality strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets

- Ensure effective deployment of the Quality System to support corrective and preventative activities using appropriate Non Conformance Reporting tools

- Deploy quality teams and processes across the business and ensure their integration within project teams

- Ensure industry standard quality planning tools are prepared and managed appropriately within all Quality Assurance teams

- Collaborate with senior management to deliver successful programmes and exceed customer expectations

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise performance and outcomes.

- Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

- Contribute to overall business strategy and support deployment through the functions

What You Will Bring:

- Proven experience in Quality Management and leading multi-functional teams.

- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001/EN9100 standards and quality assurance principles.

- Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders within the UK defence environment and particularly across Army and DE&S.

- A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in a highly regulated industry.

- Knowledge and experience using SAP (highly desirable)

- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset.

In this pivotal role as Plant Quality Manager, you will contribute significantly to the company's mission of delivering world-class military solutions. Your leadership will ensure the highest standards of quality are met, supporting the organisation's vision to become a market leader in the defence sector. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on challenge, innovation, and making a tangible impact.

Location:

This role is based in a great location, offering hybrid working options to suit modern work-life balance needs.

Package

• Competitive salary reviewed each year against market - 90k - 110k
• Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5 day week
• Company Car or cash allowance
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• Private Health Care
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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