Quality Manager

NuStaff Recruitment; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Manager for a manufacturing business in Ammanford. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing quality systems, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. A competitive salary and generous benefits, including holidays and a pension scheme, are offered for this pivotal role as the quality champion in the company.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Management or Senior Quality role in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality standards.
• Hands-on experience in process improvement tools like 8D, 5 Whys, Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the site's Quality team.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO 9001.
• Lead internal and external audits and address non-conformances.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

ISO 9001

Problem-solving

Process Improvement Tools

Effective Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in Quality Management or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Quality Manager — Ammanford
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Are you passionate about driving product quality, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring high standards across production? Winberry are proud to be partnering with a renowned manufacturing business based in Ammanford, who are looking to appoint a Quality Manager. You\'ll take ownership of the quality management systems and champion continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations. You will ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer requirements, lead internal audits, and work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to deliver right-first-time quality. You\'ll play a pivotal role in shaping the company\'s quality culture and driving operational excellence across the site.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing the site\'s Quality team.
• Maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO 9001 (and other relevant standards).
• Leading internal and external audits, ensuring non-conformances are effectively addressed.
• Implementing root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives across production and processes.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers on quality issues, ensuring clear communication and quick resolution.
• Promoting a culture of quality awareness across all departments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Management or Senior Quality role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and related quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with hands-on experience in process improvement tools (8D, 5 Whys, Six Sigma).
• Effective communicator with leadership experience and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Relevant qualifications in Quality Management, Engineering, or similar discipline.

What\'s On Offer

• Competitive salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan and other great benefits