Quality Manager

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Manager for a permanent role in Blackburn. The manager will lead the quality function in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving continuous improvement across the site. Candidates should have proven experience in managing quality systems, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a salary of £50,000 - £52,000 annually and various benefits including life assurance and a private medical scheme.

Benefits

Free Onsite Parking

Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing quality systems within manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and line management experience.
• Skilled in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the quality team, ensuring effective operation of the Quality Management System.
• Maintain and develop integrated quality systems covering all stages of production.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, BRC, and other relevant standards.
• Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Excellent communication

Numerate

Job description

Overview

Quality Manager – Blackburn, Lancashire BB1. Full-time Permanent role | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week. Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 per annum.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Manager to lead the quality function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, based in Blackburn, Lancashire. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the quality team, ensuring effective operation of the Quality Management System.
• Maintain and develop integrated quality systems covering all stages of production.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, BRC, and other relevant standards.
• Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Champion a data-driven, customer-focused culture.
• Manage internal audits and lead external certification and customer audits.
• Support vendor development and quality assurance of the supplier base.
• Chair HACCP and Management Review Meetings.
• Promote safe working practices and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Person Specification / Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing quality systems within manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and line management experience.
• Skilled in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in injection moulding is advantageous.
• Numerate and computer literate.

Benefits

• Free Onsite Packing
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme
• Pension

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role of Quality Manager then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed).

Additional information

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