Quality Improvement Leader

Scottish Leather Group Limited; Bridge of Weir; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Leather Group is seeking a Quality Improvement Leader to enhance quality performance at their Bridge of Weir site. This role focuses on monitoring quality processes, data analysis, and collaboration with teams to meet sustainability and manufacturing objectives, contributing to superior product quality.

Benefits

Company sick pay

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee coaching programme

Additional training and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Store discounts

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Quality Manager or in a similar role.
• Proven record of achieving improvements in Quality metrics.
• Trained in Root Cause Analysis and familiar with quality management standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to Quality Excellence Manager and enhance quality performance.
• Monitor and audit crust and finished leather quality processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality.

Skills

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Certifications in quality management

Tools

SPC

Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Improvement Leader to join our Quality & Laboratory Team at our Bridge of Weir site. In this newly created role, you will act as the deputy to the Quality Excellence Manager, focusing on enhancing Quality Performance and creating a preventative culture. You will monitor and audit processes related to crust and finished leather quality, ensuring standards are met while analysing data to identify opportunities for improvement. Your collaborative efforts with existing cross-functional teams will support our commitment to delivering superior product quality that exceeds customer expectations. This role is integral to achieving our sustainability and manufacturing objectives.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A relevant degree (or equivalent) qualification; appropriate certifications in quality management preferred.
• Prior experience as a Quality Manager or in a similar role, ideally within the automotive or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven record of achieving improvements in Quality metrics.
• Trained in Root Cause Analysis and familiar with quality management standards such as IATF16949, ISO9001, and ISO9100.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, including SPC, Excel, and Power BI.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities, with a focus on collaboration.
• Ability to manage processes and ensure compliance while maintaining attention to detail.

About Scottish Leather Group

At Scottish Leather Group, we produce the world's lowest carbon leather due to our passion for leading sustainable manufacturing practices, continuous innovation, and outstanding services.

Our People

At Scottish Leather Group, we make it personal. We recognise that the uniqueness of everyone who works for us, contributes to our success and resilience. We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to consider a rewarding career with us. By joining us you will be embarking on an exciting career, where we will help you achieve your professional goals and encourage you to reach your full potential.

Our Values

Scottish Leather Group desires to establish the highest industry standards for quality, innovation, value, service, and care for the environment whilst upholding our Company values: promises kept; creativity at heart and excellence as standard.

Our Portfolio

We are the largest leather manufacturer in the United Kingdom and employ over 700 employees globally! Our specialist leathers are produced for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aviation, bus & coach, rail, furniture, and custom projects. We partner with hundreds of prestigious brands in more than 60 countries. Our customers include the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar, Lucid, Emirates Airlines, Boeing, and Philips.

Company Benefits

• Company sick pay
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement (increases with length of service)
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme – including access to a private GP service and much more
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme and Electric Vehicle schemes
• Employee coaching programme
• Additional training and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Access to a range of store discounts