Quality Control Manager

Platform Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Manager to enhance operational excellence in their manufacturing processes. This role involves leading quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a background in industrial manufacturing, with a focus on Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant difference in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader with the ability to inspire and manage change.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing and regulatory standards.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and process improvement initiatives across operations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and manage audits.
• Foster a culture of quality through training and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean/Six Sigma

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Project Management

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

ERP Systems

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My Client develops and produces specialised equipment used to manage and monitor the performance and safety of industrial systems. They are now looking for a Quality manager to join their growing team!

Main Duties:

• Quality & Process Improvement: Lead and support activities such as data analysis, audits, and problem-solving techniques (e.g. FMEA, process mapping) to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across operations.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements through the management of control plans, inspection processes, and engagement with external auditors and certifying bodies.
• Customer & Product Focus: Oversee root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality issues, ensuring timely resolution and feedback to minimize disruption and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Training & Culture Development: Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement by delivering training, coaching teams, and promoting structured problem-solving methods like PDCA and pareto analysis.
• Leadership & Performance Management: Manage and develop cross-functional teams, setting clear objectives, evaluating performance, and driving engagement through structured performance management systems.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Experienced leader of leaders with strong ability to inspire, delegate, coach, and manage change.
• Excellent communicator, effective across all business levels.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing, with exposure to ATEX, PED, and nuclear applications.
• Lean/Six Sigma (Black/Green Belt preferred) and continuous improvement experience.
• Strong MS Office (Excel), ERP systems, and multi-project management skills.

The salary for this position will be circa £50-60k, depending on experience.

If you feel like you have the right skills and experience then please apply with a copy of your updated CV and we will be in touch with more details.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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