Quality Manager

Reed; Chatham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Chatham is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead a growing team and drive quality improvements. You will be responsible for the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance throughout production. Required qualifications include formal training in Quality Management and strong experience in a manufacturing environment. A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 plus benefits is offered for this full-time, permanent role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to lead a team

Make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and a hands-on approach.
• Strong experience with QMS in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in supplier and manufacturing quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QA team, ensuring high standards of inspection and testing.
• Manage and evolve the QMS to meet internal and external standards.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality across the supply chain.
• Report on quality metrics and performance to senior stakeholders.
• Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

QMS experience

Proactive approach

Collaboration skills

Education

Formal qualification in Quality Management

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager

Sidcup, Kent £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a hands-on Quality Assurance professional ready to lead a growing team and drive real change in a specialist manufacturing environment?

An innovative and expanding manufacturer of highly regulated products is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to take ownership of their quality function. This is a unique opportunity to join a business that designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains its products throughout the full lifecycle, supplying into critical sectors such as healthcare.

The Role

As QA Manager, you’ll lead a small but growing team (currently 3 Quality Control Inspectors and 1 Technician), reporting directly to the Head of Operations. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance across all stages of production, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You’ll be working in a highly specialised sector where quality and reliability are paramount. The role requires someone who is proactive, collaborative, and confident in reporting to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QA team, ensuring high standards of inspection and testing.
• Manage and evolve the QMS to meet internal and external standards.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality across the supply chain.
• Report on quality metrics and performance to senior stakeholders.
• Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Formal qualification in Quality Management (e.g., IQA, City & Guilds, Diploma).
• Strong experience with QMS in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven leadership skills and a hands‑on approach.
• Experience in supplier and manufacturing quality (not service‑based).
• Comfortable with reporting into senior leadership and driving change.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a growing business with exciting expansion plans.
• Work in a meaningful sector supporting healthcare environments.
• Lead a team and shape the future of quality within the organisation.
• Competitive salary and opportunity to make a real impact.