Quality Manager

Extension Recruitment; Iveston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Extension Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing organisation for a Quality Manager in Consett, County Durham. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, strengthening process control and embedding a "right first time" culture across the site.

You will work cross-functionally with operations, engineering and supply chain to reduce variation, eliminate waste and improve production capability, while leading audits and maintaining the QMS.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Problem-solving

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

FMEA

Control plans

Audits

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. If you are interested in this Quality Manager opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, applications are still encouraged