Quality Inspector / Lead

Contract Personnel Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Inspector / Lead to oversee compliance with industry quality standards in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality management, knowledge of ISO standards, and will be responsible for conducting inspections, leading quality control procedures, and collaborating across multiple teams to ensure quality is embedded in operations. This role is critical to the company's commitment to quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality management within the manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and BS EN requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to convey the requirements of the standards to multi-functional teams.
• Familiar with Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, and root-cause analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards such as ISO 9001, BS EN standards.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of quality control procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of materials, processes, and finished products.
• Develop, maintain, and update quality documentation including SOPs.
• Collaborate with technical, production, and engineering teams for quality standards.

Skills

Quality management experience

ISO standards knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with Six Sigma

Job description

Reporting to: Operations Director

Hours: 39 hours per week

Mon – Thurs: 08 : 30 – 17 : 00

Fri : 08 : 30 – 16 : 00

Contract Personnel are working alongisde a busy manufacturing business who are looking for a Quality Inspector / Lead to join their growing team. The Quality Lead will work with Team Leaders to ensure compliance with industry standards and company quality objectives.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards such as ISO 9001, BS EN standards, Scope of PS24 Certification, CE markings, etc.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of quality control procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of materials, processes, and finished products.
• Develop, maintain, and update quality documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and quality records.
• Ensure non-conforming raw materials are isolated from stock and issues resolved.
• Collaborate with technical, production, and engineering teams to ensure quality standards are embedded in daily operations.
• Maintain accurate quality records and generate quality metrics and performance reports, presenting these to the senior management team.

Essential skills and qualifications

• Proven experience in quality management within the manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and BS EN requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to convey the requirements of the standards to multi-functional teams.
• Familiar with Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, and root-cause analysis tools.

Closing date for applicants : 31st Decemeber