Quality Director

Professional Technical Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leading manufacturer in consumer products is looking for an interim Quality Director near the West Midlands. Key responsibilities include shaping quality strategies, leading a team of 20, and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience in quality and a strong engineering background. This role offers a highly attractive hourly rate with options for a fixed term contract and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Senior level in Quality, either Director level or Head of Quality required.
• Extensive team management experience for a team of circa 20.
• Experience managing quality issues with global OEMs.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the quality and aftersales strategy.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and regulators.
• Lead a department of 20 ensuring robust development plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

FMEA

PPAP

8D

Job description

I have an exciting opportunity for an interim Quality Director to join a global leading manufacturer in the product consumer market. This is a highly recognised brand in industry, and they are leading the way in advancement of technologies.

Location would ideally be circa to the West Midlands, Shropshire, Worcestershire region.

They are looking to pay a highly attractive hourly rate with a contract term circa to 12 months. There is also an option for fixed term with company benefits if this is a preferred option.

Responsibilities

• The Quality Director will serve as the primary voice on quality and aftersales performance at Executive level.
• Shape and deliver the company's quality, approvals, and aftersales strategy in line with business and environmental goals.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including global supply partners, trade associations, and regulators.
• Represent the department on the Product Safety Committee and drive product and service improvement initiatives.
• Lead a department of 20 ensuring robust development plans and career progression.
• Manage the departmental budget
• Demonstrate extensive leadership experience in quality and aftersales management within manufacturing, consumer goods, or a related industry.
• Combine technical expertise with strong commercial acumen.
• Thrive in a cross-functional environment, influencing stakeholders from engineering teams to exec members.
• Lead and inspire teams, developing both people and processes.
• Operate with resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

• Preferably, Consumer, plastics or automotive industry
• Senior level in Quality is essential, either Director level or Head of Quality
• Full P&L Responsibility reporting to the Vice President of the business.
• Extensive team management experience. Size of team circa to 20.
• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline and experience managing quality issues
• Experience of FMEA, PPAP and 8D
• Experience of working cross functionally and with global OEMs to improve product quality and product pricing
• Experience with continuous improvement