Quality and Compliance Manager

Taryn Hall Recruitment; Selby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Taryn Hall Recruitment is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager for a busy manufacturing site in Selby, North Yorkshire. The role leads Quality, Compliance and Site Cleaning teams, ensuring high standards of quality, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with production and site management to strengthen quality systems, drive improvements and embed a culture of quality across the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality management in manufacturing or production.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, compliance procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in audits (internal and external) and customer standards.
• Ability to coach and develop teams and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality, Compliance and Site Cleaning teams.
• Ensure site operates in accordance with legislation, customer specs and standards.
• Manage and improve quality management systems, procedures and processes.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and customer visits.
• Monitor quality performance and drive improvements to meet site objectives.
• Investigate quality concerns and implement root-cause and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production to improve product quality and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice.
• Provide coaching and training to improve quality awareness.
• Support management in fostering a quality culture.

Skills

Quality management

Compliance management

Audits

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Team management

Shop floor presence

Job description

Quality & Compliance Manager

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business and play a key role in driving quality, compliance and continuous improvement across a busy production site.

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on Quality & Compliance Manager to lead the Quality, Compliance and Site Cleaning teams, ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained.

This is a varied and influential role where you will work closely with production, operations and wider site management to strengthen quality systems, maintain regulatory and customer compliance, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

We're looking for someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, building relationships across departments and taking ownership of quality performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Quality, Compliance and Site Cleaning teams, creating a positive and accountable working environment.
• Ensure the site operates in accordance with relevant legislation, customer specifications and company standards.
• Manage, maintain and continually improve quality management systems, procedures and processes.
• Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits, inspections and customer visits.
• Monitor quality performance, identify trends and implement improvements to achieve site objectives.
• Investigate quality concerns, non-conformances and customer complaints, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective and preventative actions.
• Work closely with production and operational teams to identify opportunities to improve product quality, efficiency and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practice throughout the site.
• Provide coaching, training and guidance to employees to improve quality awareness and accountability.
• Support the wider management team in developing and maintaining a strong quality and compliance culture.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who have a strong background in quality management within a manufacturing or production environment, together with the confidence and leadership skills to influence positive change.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Quality Manager, Quality & Compliance Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, compliance procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing internal and external audits and working to customer quality standards.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams.
• A practical understanding of root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of a business.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• The confidence to challenge existing processes and introduce improvements where required.