Quality Manager

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Lechlade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Quality Manager to enhance their Quality Department. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Quality Management Systems, particularly in Aerospace and Defence, and possess excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Healthcare cashback plan

Employee assistance program

Site incentive plan

Financial wellbeing benefits

Discounted shopping and lifestyle vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted RAC and Gym memberships

195 hours annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role or relevant professional development.
• Self-motivated with proactive work ethic in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing an AS9100 audit.

Responsibilities

• Manage and be accountable for the Quality Team (3 direct reports).
• Oversee all aspects of Site Quality and Assurance.
• Conduct internal, external, and customer audits according to certification standards.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Project Management

Education

Experience in Quality Management Systems

Relevant professional development

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quality Manager

Location: Lechlade, Gloucestershire

Salary: Competitive

This is an exciting opportunity to support the continuous growth of our client by leading, developing, and continuously improving the Quality Department. The role involves a 6-month transition period working alongside the current Quality Manager, before taking full responsibility for Quality and Assurance across the site and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

The successful applicant will be part of the Site Management Team and will play a key role in the site's daily and weekly operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and be accountable for the Quality Team (3 direct reports), including performance management, professional development, and fostering a high-performance team culture (post handover).
• Oversee all aspects of Site Quality and Assurance.
• Collaborate with Operations and Site Management to align quality objectives with business goals and develop strategies to reduce costs related to poor quality and improve operational efficiencies.
• Conduct internal, external, and customer audits according to certification standards and uphold high-quality standards.
• Develop and track improvement and corrective action plans, ensuring effective communication.
• Lead and train teams in developing effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D and Mistake Proofing techniques in response to customer concerns and audit findings.
• Facilitate continuous improvement projects and initiatives to support company goals.
• Drive cultural change using tools and methodologies such as PDCA, Six Sigma, Mistake Proofing, and Kaizen.
• Utilize strong interpersonal skills to communicate and promote COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) improvements across functions and levels.
• Contribute to site engagement and people initiatives.
• Promote health and safety standards, raising hazards and seeking safety improvements.
• Perform other reasonable management tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in a similar role or relevant professional development to step into a Quality Manager position.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated with proactive work ethic in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems in Aerospace and Defence sectors.
• Experience managing an AS9100 audit.
• Knowledge of NADCAP is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
• Enthusiastic and positive, with a record of delivering improvements.
• Project and Change Management skills are desirable.
• Data-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits:

• Enhanced pension contributions
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee assistance program
• Site incentive plan
• Financial wellbeing benefits
• Discounted shopping and lifestyle vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted RAC and Gym memberships
• 195 hours annual leave plus bank holidays

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency with 27 years of experience, dedicated to providing excellent service to candidates. Visit our website to learn more and apply for suitable roles. Please note that if you do not hear from us within two weeks, you may visit our website to explore other opportunities.