Quality Manager

Butler Rose Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Plymouth manufacturer is seeking a Quality Manager to enhance quality standards across the business. This hands-on role requires you to maintain quality management systems, lead improvement projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree and Six Sigma Green Belt, alongside proficiency in quality tools and Microsoft Office. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering a competitive salary of up to £55,000, plus excellent career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Excellent career progression

Supported professional development

Impact within a growing business

Qualifications

• Degree-level education and Six Sigma Green Belt (or above) required.
• Strong ICT capability and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential.
• Proven experience using quality tools such as FMEA, APQP, FAIR, PPAP, etc. is a must.

Responsibilities

• Drive the company's quality agenda and spearhead quality improvement projects.
• Maintain and evolve Quality Management Systems in line with key accreditations.
• Lead internal audits and ensure KPIs remain meaningful.

Skills

Confidence in communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Degree-level education

Six Sigma Green Belt (or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality tools (FMEA, APQP, FAIR, PPAP, 5 Whys, 8D)

Measurement instruments (CMM, Profile Projector, Micrometers)

Job description

Quality Manager - Plymouth | Up to £55,000 + Benefits | Permanent

Butler Rose are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected and long‑established Plymouth manufacturer. This is an outstanding opportunity for a forward‑thinking Quality Manager to take a leading role in shaping and driving quality standards across the business.

If you thrive in a hands‑on environment, are passionate about continuous improvement, and want to make a tangible impact, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.

The Role

You will be the driving force behind the company's quality agenda, spearheading initiatives that support excellence, growth, and operational performance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and evolving Quality Management Systems in line with key accreditations (ISO9001 etc)
• Leading quality improvement projects, embedding best‑practice methodologies and reducing defects
• Planning and delivering internal audits, tracking performance, and ensuring relevant KPIs remain meaningful and up to date
• Hosting inspections and working closely with customers and internal teams to ensure standards and expectations are met
• Training and coaching colleagues in quality principles, tools, and best practice
• Overseeing inspection teams, ensuring robust documentation, traceability, and measured performance

About You

You're a confident communicator and natural leader, with a passion for quality and continuous improvement. To be successful, you will bring:

• Degree‑level education and Six Sigma Green Belt (or above)
• Strong ICT capability and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Proven experience using quality tools such as FMEA, APQP, FAIR, PPAP, 5 Whys, and 8D
• Deep knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Experience with measurement instrumentation (CMM, Profile Projector, Micrometers, etc.)
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational prowess, and strong communication skills

What's on Offer

• Up to £55,000 DOE
• Permanent, full‑time role (Monday‑Friday)
• Excellent career progression and supported professional development
• The opportunity to make a real impact within a well‑respected and growing business

If you're motivated, commercially minded, and ready for the next step in your quality career,

Butler Rose would love to speak with you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.