Quality Manager

Search Consultancy; Oldham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Day shifts

Job summary

Search Recruitment are partnering with an international family‑run manufacturing company based in Oldham to recruit a permanent Quality Manager. The role offers day shifts, Monday to Friday, and a competitive salary.

You will lead onsite quality personnel, own the internal quality audit programme (EN9100/9120 and ISO 14001), assess customer requirements, liaise with suppliers, and drive continuous improvement using PDCA, 8D and Lean to deliver measurable quality gains.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading quality teams and systems.
• Auditing experience across multiple standards (EN9100/9120, ISO 14001).
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite quality personnel and daily quality operations.
• Own internal quality audit schedule and supplier quality coordination.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and drive continuous improvement using PDCA, 8D and Lean.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Process improvement

Auditing

Tools

MSA

FMEA

CPK

Job description

Quality Manager
Permanent
Oldham
Competitive Salary
Day shifts
Monday to Friday

Search Recruitment are currently working with an International family run manufacturing company based in Oldham who are on the lookout for a Quality manager to join them in their exiting period of growth. This a permanent position for the right candidate. Our client is looking for an efficient and approachable quality manager to support their team.. This is a great opportunity to join a market leader that truly care for their staff.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day work of onsite quality personnel.
• Manage quality complaints and concerns and own the internal quality audit schedule, including semi-integrated EN9100/EN9120 and ISO 14001 audits, ensuring completion and effective corrective actions that address root causes.
• Assess customer requirements and product data for compliance, liaise with suppliers on quality performance and manage the calibration process.
• Analyse processes and data using tools such as MSA, FMEA and CPK, lead improvement projects through to measurable results and provide KPI reports that track progress against quality objectives.
• Lead the site's continual improvement programme using methods such as PDCA, 8D and Lean to reduce defects, waste and the cost of poor quality, and encourage employees at all levels to raise and act on improvement ideas.
• Maintain and develop the site Quality Management System, design and deliver quality training, support external audits and inspections, keep documentation and the document register accurate, protect IP and confidentiality, and align quality work with safety and environmental goals.

The successful candidate must be:

• Experienced working in Quality
• Be approachable and open to new ideas
• Be adaptable

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.