Quality Manager

Extension Recruitment; Delves Lane; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Extension Recruitment is assisting a leading manufacturing organisation in Consett, County Durham, to recruit a Quality Manager to drive robust quality performance and continuous improvement across the site.

The role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in manufacturing quality, structured problem-solving, and process improvement to reduce variation and drive first-time-right performance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with manufacturing quality background.
• Structured problem-solving experience (8D, 5 Whys, RCA).
• Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA and control plans.
• Experience with audits, QMS and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement activities using data-driven methodologies.
• Manage non-conformance, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate across functions to improve process capability and quality performance.
• Drive standardisation, KPIs and quality best practice across the site.

Skills

Quality management

Problem-solving

Audit & QMS

Stakeholder leadership

Continuous improvement

Tools

FMEA

Control plans

Job description

Quality Manager

Consett, County Durham

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced Quality Manager to drive robust quality performance and continuous improvement across its site.

This Quality Manager role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in manufacturing quality, structured problem-solving, and process improvement.

About the Company

Our client operates within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supplying high-quality products to a diverse customer base. With a focus on operational excellence, they are committed to continuous improvement, sustainability and building a high-performing culture.

The Quality Manager Role

As Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading quality improvement initiatives, strengthening process control, and embedding a “right first time” culture. The Quality Manager will work cross-functionally with operations, engineering and supply chain to reduce variation, eliminate waste and improve overall production capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement activities using data-driven methodologies
• Manage non-conformance, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance
• Collaborate across functions to improve process capability and quality performance
• Drive standardisation, KPIs and quality best practice across the site

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager or in a senior quality role within manufacturing
• Strong problem-solving skills (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys, root cause analysis)
• Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA and control plans
• Experience with audits, QMS and continuous improvement methods
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability

We are committed to inclusive recruitment.