Quality Manager

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Plymouth seeks an experienced Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance processes across multiple sites. The role involves ensuring compliance with international standards, leading audits, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background and a proven track record in quality management within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a Quality Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge and experience managing ISO9001, AS9100, ISO14001 systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all site activities meet or exceed quality standards.
• Lead and manage business policies, procedures, and standards.
• Drive process improvement through audit findings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Company Overview: HellermannTyton is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products for fastening, fixing, installing, connecting, insulating, protecting, and identifying electrical cables and data network infrastructure. We also develop parts for customer-specific industrial applications. Since 1935, our mission has been to provide innovative solutions for all cable management needs – with customer satisfaction as our priority. Our portfolio includes more than 75,000 items, and we operate 15 world-class manufacturing facilities in 38 countries, employing over 6,000 people.

HellermannTyton is owned by APTIV and operates as a standalone business unit within the APTIV Group.

Why Join Us? You will be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, currently undergoing a period of change to enhance our performance and seize every opportunity for greater success. Recognised as a market leader, HellermannTyton delivers innovative solutions for our customers, collaborating with some of the biggest names in industry. We strive to be elite and are looking for individuals who share this vision. HellermannTyton is a great brand, with great people and products.

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to oversee and enhance quality assurance processes across our South West manufacturing sites. This role is vital in ensuring all activities meet or exceed customer expectations and align with international quality system standards. You will lead audit and accreditation functions, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support a high-performing quality culture across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all South West site activities meet or exceed quality standards and customer expectations. There are two larger sites located together and 3 smaller sites located close by.
• Lead and manage business policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with ISO9001, AS9100, ISO45001, and ISO14001
• Organise and maintain audit programs and certification processes across sites and the supply chain
• Drive process improvement through audit findings and corrective action verification
• Act as a point of contact for customers, auditors, and regulators, maintaining effective communication and reporting systems
• Conduct thorough investigations into major quality concerns, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Oversee Customer Quality Assurance and Quality Engineering functions
• Define, justify, and monitor departmental budgets
• Coordinate test and data support activities for customer product approvals (e.g., IMDS, PPAP)
• Update and control business systems and procedures to meet compliance and certification standards
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a high-performing quality team and continuous improvement culture
• Deliver technical expertise, mentoring the quality and broader management teams
• Manage internal and supplier audit resources and activities
• Conduct staff appraisals and define development and training plans
• Analyse and report quality performance metrics regularly
• Ensure adequate training and development of employees
• Review and implement customer, legislative, and accreditation requirements
• Advise on changes to customer or stakeholder expectations
• Collaborate with EMEA and Global Quality teams to share best practices

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong leader with experience in quality systems and continuous improvement
• A confident communicator who can engage with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• A collaborative individual with the ability to coach, mentor and influence across all levels

Key Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years as a Quality Manager in a manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge and experience managing ISO9001, AS9100, ISO14001 systems
• Lead Auditor qualification (ideally in IATF16949 or AS9100)
• Proven experience managing audits and maintaining business system approvals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• High level of numeracy and analytical ability
• Full driving licence
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General (preferred)

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and results-driven
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and process-oriented
• Team player with leadership capability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure