Quality Manager

Extension Recruitment; Ashington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Ashington is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee audits, product release, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific area and have at least 5 years of experience in a senior Quality role. You will manage the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with regulations, lead improvement projects, and conduct audits. This permanent, full-time position offers an annual bonus, medical insurance, and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

2x Death in Service cover

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior Quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with compliance to ISO and GMP requirements.
• Lead Auditor status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain audit-ready Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct batch record reviews and product releases.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO quality systems

QMS processes and techniques

Understanding of ISO9001

Auditor qualifications

Validation of systems and processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific area

Job description

Job Title: Quality Manager

Location: Ashington, Northumberland

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

We’re working with a leading manufacturer seeking a Quality Manager to join their team based in Ashington on a Full time, permanent basis. As Quality Manager, you’ll oversee audits, product release, and continuous improvement to keep operations at the highest level.

About the Company

This business operates in a highly regulated environment and is known for its commitment to innovation and quality. You’ll join a team that values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Benefits include:

• Annual bonus scheme
• 2x Death in Service cover
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

The Role – Quality Manager

The Quality Manager will play a crucial role in managing and implementing improvements to the QA system in support of ISO and EU (GMP) regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain audit-ready Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO and cGMP requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.
• Manage Non-Conformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Oversee testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Conduct batch record reviews and product releases.
• Manage internal audits and support external/supplier audits.
• Lead customer and regulatory audits.

About You

The ideal Quality Manager will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific area and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior Quality role within a manufacturing environment.

You will ideally have:

• Thorough knowledge of ISO quality systems and validation principles.
• Understanding and application of QMS processes, tools, and techniques.
• Sound working knowledge of ISO9001 and GMP requirements.
• Auditor qualifications essential, Lead Auditor status preferred.
• Experience in validation of systems and processes.

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Quality Manager role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.