Quality Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Quality Manager in Stoke-on-Trent. You will lead quality activities, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in quality assurance and relevant ISO qualifications. This role offers the chance to significantly impact quality processes in a thriving engineering hub.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of ISO accreditations.
• Experience driving process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate quality activities across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage non-conformance and customer complaints process.
• Develop and maintain a proactive inspection programme.
• Collate and report KPI performance data.
• Educate and support employees in quality excellence.

Skills

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification

Significant experience in quality assurance

Expertise in quality tools (FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Inspection tools (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and make a real impact in the engineering and manufacturing sector? This company is seeking a dedicated and innovative Quality Manager to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. If you're passionate about driving excellence and have a proven track record in quality assurance, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of quality processes within a forward-thinking organisation.

What You Will Do:

1. Lead and coordinate quality activities across the organisation, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards.
2. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including maintaining and enhancing the Integrated Management System and related policies.
3. Manage the non-conformance and customer complaints process, conducting thorough investigations and implementing strong preventative actions.
4. Develop and maintain a proactive inspection programme to ensure all products meet "Right First Time" standards.
5. Collate and report KPI performance data for all quality-related measures, presenting insights to drive improvement.
6. Educate and support employees to embed a culture of proactive risk management and quality excellence.

What You Will Bring:

1. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification and a strong understanding of ISO accreditations.
2. Significant experience in quality assurance, control, or management within the engineering or manufacturing sector.
3. Expertise in quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis, along with proficiency in inspection tools like calipers and micrometers.
4. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, showcasing your ability to drive process improvement.
5. Excellent communication skills, organisational abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

As the Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring this company's products and processes meet the highest standards. Your leadership and expertise will contribute directly to the company's goals of delivering excellence to its customers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Location:

This role is based in Stoke-on-Trent, offering a dynamic environment within a thriving engineering and manufacturing hub.

Interested?

If you're ready to step into a challenging and rewarding position as a Quality Manager, don't wait. Apply today and take the next step in your career journey!

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