Quality Manager

ZipRecruiter; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Manager to lead their QA & QC team in Birkenhead. This role involves monitoring compliance, conducting audits, and developing quality documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and knowledge of QA/QC processes and industry standards such as ISO and GMP. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, inspection techniques and root-cause analysis tools.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (ISO, GMP).

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance of manufacturing processes with quality standards.
• Conduct process audits and implement corrective actions.
• Lead CAPA activity across Production and Engineering.

Skills

QA/QC processes

Inspection techniques

Root-cause analysis tools

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Cure Talent is proud to partner with an innovative manufacturing company at the forefront of delivering high-quality products to the healthcare, personal care, and wider consumer markets. Known for their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, they are experiencing significant growth and investment. As part of this expansion, we are now looking for a Quality Manager to lead their team.

As the new Quality Manager, you will lead the Quality Assurance & Control function with a hands-on focus on manufacturing processes, in-line controls and team leadership. This role is dedicated to Ops/Manufacturing Quality and day-to-day QC management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess and verify compliance of manufacturing processes with established quality standards, driving right-first-time performance.
• Conduct process audits, identify gaps, implement corrective actions and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead CAPA activity across Production, Engineering and Supply Chain to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Develop and maintain QA documentation for operations (inspection protocols, test plans, quality reports) and train operational staff on best practice.
• Lead, coach and develop the QA/QC team; schedule and coordinate daily QC activities aligned to production plans.
• Advance the transition of in-line process control to Production teams and ensure calibration/maintenance of QC equipment.
• Review and approve inspection results, non-conformance reports and product release documentation; develop and embed SOPs/BMRs.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D and Compliance to align quality initiatives with business goals and regulatory expectations.

Experience and Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, inspection techniques and root-cause analysis tools.
• Proven leadership and people management, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g. ISO, GMP).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re an experienced Quality leader who thrives in production environments and enjoys elevating process capability and QC performance, we’d love to hear from you.