Quality Manager

Principal People; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal People are working with a leading UK manufacturing organisation seeking a Quality Manager to own quality across four sites. This on-site role will drive cultural change, continuous improvement and engage senior stakeholders while leading a dedicated quality team.

The role is Burnham-on-Sea based with a salary of £60,000–£65,000 plus benefits, offering autonomy and a pivotal position in a family-owned, growing business. Apply with a strong background in Quality leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quality, Engineering or Manufacturing.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Multi-site experience in an operational environment (manufacturing preferred).
• Experience managing a Quality team at both operational and strategic levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage Quality compliance across four manufacturing facilities.
• Lead and manage the Quality department including QA staff.
• Maintain and develop ISO 9001 standards.
• Prepare board reports and present Quality performance to senior leadership.
• Support product development and liaise with suppliers on quality/regulation compliance.
• Lead internal audit programme and support external audits.
• Define, monitor and deliver Quality KPIs and objectives.

Job description

Principal People are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading UK manufacturing organisation who are looking to appoint a Quality Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quality professional to take ownership of a multi-site role, driving both cultural change and continuous improvement across four factory locations.

The successful candidate will join a family-owned, people-focused business that is growing steadily and places Quality at the heart of its operations. This is an on-site, operationally focused role with the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and lead a dedicated Quality team.

Quality Manager - Manufacturing - Burnham-on-Sea - £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits Package

The key duties include:

• Managing Quality compliance across four local manufacturing facilities.
• Leading and managing the Quality department, including QA staff across portfolio.
• Maintaining and developing ISO standards 9001
• Preparing board reports and presenting Quality performance to the senior leadership team.
• Supporting product development and liaising with suppliers to ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.
• Maintain awareness of all relevant legal and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with insurance standards.
• Lead the internal audit programme and support external audits throughout the year.
• Define, monitor and deliver agreed quality KPIs and objectives.

Why should you apply for the role?

• Opportunity to lead Quality across a dynamic and growing manufacturing business.
• High levels of autonomy to make positive change, backed by engaged senior leadership.
• A varied role covering multiple sites all based locally, each with unique challenges.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive leadership culture where Quality is a genuine priority.
• Working for an established secure business alongside a supportive team.

We would love to see CVs from people who have:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Qualification
• Multi-site experience in an operational environment (manufacturing preferred)
• Experience managing a Quality teamPrevious experience at both an operational and strategic level within Quality.