Quality Control Manager: Lead QC Team & Continuous Improvement

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Christmas bonus

Holiday allowance

Pension

Training & development

Wellbeing platform

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is sourcing a Quality Control Manager for Sittingbourne, Kent. The role leads the QC department in a small, growth‑oriented team and ensures adherence to all HSEQ procedures.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years in a manufacturing or lab quality role, strong communication, and a proven ability to drive improvements and investigations. Salary £40,000–£50,000 DOE, full‑time, onsite.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or laboratory‑based quality role.
• Strong understanding of inspection, testing, and quality control methodologies including ISO 9001 and working with certified products
• Strong communicator and decision maker
• Excellent attention to detail with strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and adherence to all company and factory control procedures to ensure compliance with all HSEQ requirements
• Manage and support the development of the QC team
• Carry out root cause investigations using problem solving tools
• Drive continuous improvements to enhance quality

Skills

Inspection

Testing

Quality control

ISO 9001

Job description

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is sourcing a Quality Control Manager for Sittingbourne, Kent. The role leads the QC department in a small, growth‑oriented team and ensures adherence to all HSEQ procedures.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years in a manufacturing or lab quality role, strong communication, and a proven ability to drive improvements and investigations. Salary £40,000–£50,000 DOE, full‑time, onsite.