Quality Control Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Control Manager to enhance their quality processes and drive continuous improvement. This role focuses on leading teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering a culture of quality through training and development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial manufacturing and experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Join a growing team that values innovation and quality, and help shape the future of specialized equipment management and monitoring in industrial systems.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with experience in managing teams and driving change.
• Strong communication skills across various business levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and process improvement initiatives through data analysis and audits.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and manage control plans effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of industrial manufacturing

Lean/Six Sigma

MS Office (Excel)

ERP systems

Multi-project management

Job description

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Quality Control Manager, Bury St Edmunds

Client:

Platform Recruitment

Location:

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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:

1. Experienced leader of leaders with strong ability to inspire, delegate, coach, and manage change.
2. Excellent communicator, effective across all business levels.
3. Knowledge of industrial manufacturing, with exposure to ATEX, PED, and nuclear applications.
4. Lean/Six Sigma (Black/Green Belt preferred) and continuous improvement experience.
5. 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.