Quality Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Guns Village; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps West Bromwich are seeking a Quality Manager for a manufacturing client in West Bromwich. You will own the Quality Management System and work with teams to maintain and improve product quality and operational standards. The role requires strong knowledge of quality procedures, audit processes, and manufacturing leadership; ISO 9001 focus with progression toward ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, plus oversight of Health & Safety.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of quality procedures and audit processes.
• Experience implementing and maintaining quality management systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the business.
• Develop, implement, and manage the Quality Management System to meet ISO 9001 requirements.
• Work toward ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 accreditation.
• Oversee the Health & Safety framework.
• Collaborate with production and purchasing to ensure quality of products and suppliers.
• Liaise with customers and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor performance and produce management reports.
• Develop and mentor the quality team within a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Quality management

Audit processes

Communication

Manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Data analysis

Job description

Pertemps Black Country Perms seeks a Quality Manager for a manufacturing client in West Bromwich. This full-time position offers £40,000 to £50,000 annually. You will own the Quality Management System, collaborating with various departments to elevate product standards and operational performance. Responsibilities include promoting quality improvements, developing and managing the QMS to meet ISO 9001, and progressing toward ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 accreditation. You will also oversee the existing Health & Safety framework. The role demands thorough knowledge of quality procedures and audit processes. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging teams and driving continuous enhancement. Prior manufacturing experience is expected for this leadership post.

Pertemps West Bromwich are looking for a Quality Manager on behalf of our reputable manufacturing client in West Bromwich. You will take ownership of the company’s Quality Management System and work closely with teams across the business to maintain and continually improve product quality and operational standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the business.
• Developing, implementing, communicating and managing the Quality Management System.
• Maintaining the Quality Management System to meet ISO 9001 requirements.
• Working towards the accredited implementation of ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems).
• Managing the company’s current Health & Safety system.
• Working closely with production teams to maintain and improve product quality and supply, including supporting the introduction of new products.
• Working with Purchasing to establish quality requirements for external suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with national and international standards and legislation.
• Developing and maintaining quality procedures, controls and documentation.
• Liaising with customers and ensuring corrective actions are implemented in line with customer specifications.
• Monitoring performance, gathering relevant data and producing statistical and management reports.
• Managing and developing quality department personnel in close cooperation with the Management team.
• Ensuring tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.
• Managing the company’s quality inspection and product release programmes for incoming and in-process materials and components.

You will ideally have experience of:

• Developing and maintaining quality management systems.
• Working to ISO 9001 standards.
• Managing compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Driving continuous improvement and quality performance.
• Working collaboratively with production, purchasing, management and customers.
• Analysing quality data and producing meaningful reports.
• Managing and developing a quality team ideally within a manufacturing background.

This position will be on a day shift paying between £40k-£50k dependant on experience.