Quality Manager

Diana B. Beauty; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Colchester is seeking a Quality Manager to lead site-wide quality systems and drive continuous improvement. You will manage a team, oversee audits, and ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality management and tools like Lean or Six Sigma. The role offers a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and opportunities for long-term career progression during an exciting growth phase.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

On-site facilities

Daytime working hours

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality systems, documentation and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Lead audits and quality improvement activities.
• Use data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage supplier quality performance and training.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Systems

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Job description

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.

Quality Manager 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.

Quality Manager 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.

Quality Manager 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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