Quality Manager

ASC Connections; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Quality Manager to lead site-wide quality systems and processes. This role involves developing and maintaining quality documentation while ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality management, leadership experience, and familiarity with continuous improvement tools like Lean and Six Sigma. The position offers competitive pay, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Modern working environment

Sociable daytime hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Manager, Lead or Senior Quality Engineer.
• Strong understanding of compliance and quality systems.
• Ability to lead teams and influence quality culture.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools.
• Confident in data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality systems and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Lead audits and corrective actions for improvements.
• Use data to identify trends and drive improvement.
• Manage supplier quality and training.

Skills

Quality systems expertise

Auditing capabilities

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Lean/Six Sigma exposure

Job description

A Quality Manager opportunity is now available with a growing, fast‑paced manufacturing business known for its commitment to high standards, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. The company is seeking a Quality Manager to take ownership of site‑wide quality systems, processes, and culture.

This is a key role within the operations structure, shaping how quality is delivered across the business. You'll lead a small team, drive process excellence, and embed sustainable improvements across all departments. The position offers a competitive salary, long‑term development potential and the chance to influence quality strategy during an exciting period of growth.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and improving quality systems, documentation, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensuring compliance with customer requirements, internal standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Leading internal/external audits, corrective actions, and quality improvement activities.
• Using data‑driven insights to identify trends, address issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Managing supplier quality performance, including assessments and ongoing development.
• Training and coaching teams to strengthen quality awareness across the site.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience as a Quality Manager, Quality Lead or Senior Quality Engineer.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, auditing, problem‑solving and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and embed a quality‑first culture.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement tools.
• Confident using quality tools, data analysis methods and reporting metrics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned to experience, with long‑term progression opportunities.
• Modern working environment with supportive leadership and clear improvement focus.
• 33 days holiday, pension scheme and on‑site facilities.
• Sociable daytime working hours, including an early Friday finish.
• Opportunity to shape quality strategy during a significant phase of operational growth.

If you're a Quality Manager who thrives in a progressive, busy manufacturing environment and enjoys leading teams, driving standards, and shaping operational excellence, apply now via the link in this advert.

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