Quality Manager — Growth‑Focused Manufacturing Leader

Diana B. Beauty; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Colchester is seeking a Quality Manager to lead site-wide quality systems and drive continuous improvement. You will manage a team, oversee audits, and ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality management and tools like Lean or Six Sigma. The role offers a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and opportunities for long-term career progression during an exciting growth phase.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

On-site facilities

Daytime working hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Manager, Quality Lead or Senior Quality Engineer.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, auditing, problem-solving and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and embed a quality-first culture.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality systems, documentation and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Lead audits and quality improvement activities.
• Use data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage supplier quality performance and training.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Systems

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Job description

A growing manufacturing company in Colchester is seeking a Quality Manager to lead site-wide quality systems and drive continuous improvement. You will manage a team, oversee audits, and ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality management and tools like Lean or Six Sigma. The role offers a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and opportunities for long-term career progression during an exciting growth phase.