Quality Manager

TN Talent Recruitment Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

TN Talent Recruitment Ltd are seeking a Quality Manager for an established manufacturing business in Derbyshire. You will lead the quality function, drive continuous improvement and ensure the highest standards are maintained across the site.

This is a hands-on role with ownership of quality systems, audits, CAPA and cross‑functional collaboration with production and senior management to sustain ISO 9001 compliance and drive performance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of quality function in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems.
• Experience in audits, investigations, CAPA.
• Hands-on, proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the quality function to high standards.
• Manage and improve quality management systems and processes.
• Oversee quality investigations, non-conformances and CAPA.
• Drive continuous improvement to quality, efficiency and performance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and regulatory standards.
• Lead internal and external audits and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with production, operations and senior management.
• Monitor quality performance and identify trends.
• Develop a proactive quality culture across the business.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality management systems

ISO standards

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Audits & CAPA

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Quality Manager

Location: Derbyshire

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Ready to take the lead in Quality?

TN Talent Recruitment are working with an established manufacturing business looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Quality Manager to lead their quality function, drive continuous improvement and ensure the highest standards are maintained across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, developing processes and making a genuine impact within a manufacturing environment.

The Role

As Quality Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing quality operations, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and driving improvements across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the quality function, ensuring high standards are consistently achieved.
• Managing and improving quality management systems, procedures and processes.
• Overseeing quality investigations, non-conformances, root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency and performance.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality and regulatory standards.
• Leading internal and external audits and ensuring effective follow-up actions.
• Working closely with production, operations and senior management teams.
• Monitoring quality performance, identifying trends and implementing improvements.
• Developing and supporting a proactive quality culture across the business.

About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Quality Manager or senior Quality leadership position within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and ISO standards.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead quality improvements and manage compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Experience managing audits, investigations and corrective actions.
• Confident communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A hands‑on, proactive approach with a genuine passion for continuous improvement.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a quality function within an established business, helping to shape processes, drive improvements and influence future quality standards.

You'll be joining a business where quality is a key priority and your experience and ideas will be valued.