Quality Leader – Drive Zero-Defect Manufacturing

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead their quality function at the Birmingham plant. This role involves managing quality systems, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in quality management, experience in heavy manufacturing, and comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001. Competitive salary and benefits package, including generous pension contributions and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension contribution

Private health

Performance-related bonus

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager within a heavy manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing multidisciplinary quality teams.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and product integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Department, developing a high-performing and accountable team culture.
• Maintain and continuously improve the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, improve yield, and enhance process efficiency.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement methodologies

Statistical process control

Education

Formal engineering or quality-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

A global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead their quality function at the Birmingham plant. This role involves managing quality systems, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in quality management, experience in heavy manufacturing, and comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001. Competitive salary and benefits package, including generous pension contributions and professional development opportunities.