Quality Control Manager – Sittingbourne

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Christmas bonus

20 days holiday + BH

Pension

Training & development

Wellbeing & savings platform

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is assisting a client in Kent to appoint a Quality Control Manager. The role leads the QC department, ensuring robust processes and HSEQ compliance in a climate of continual improvement.

You will manage a small team, investigate root causes, and implement procedures to drive higher quality. This permanent, on-site position offers reliable pay and ongoing development opportunities.

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.
• Excellent attention to detail with reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adhere to all company and factory control procedures for HSEQ compliance.
• 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

Strong communicator

Attention to detail

Decision making

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

Quality Control Manager, Kent

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (39 hours per week)

Commutable from – Sittingbourne, Gillingham, Chatham, Maidstone, Rochester, Faversham

£40,000 – £45,000 DOE

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Christmas bonus (subject to company performance)
• 20 days holiday + BH
• increasing to 25 days
• company pension
• training and career development opportunities
• wellbeing & savings benefit platform.

Our client is looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join the team due to continued growth. The ideal candidate will work as part of a small team in a friendly working environment and be responsible for the QC department of the business.

Role & 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

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 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.

Desirable

• Internal auditing experience
• Plastics experience

Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £40000 – £50000 per annum + Weekly pay | Performance bonus
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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