Quality Manager in Fareham

Energy Jobline AZ; Fareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is looking for a Quality Manager to oversee a quality team and foster continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have experience in manufacturing environments and proven leadership skills. Key responsibilities include compliance oversight with various standards and managing customer complaints. A competitive salary plus benefits are offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Private medical

26 days holidays

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Manager or Technical Manager in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership of a quality team.
• Knowledge of BRC standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality team and improve quality systems.
• Oversee compliance (BRC, ISO standards).
• Lead continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong people-management skills

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Customer complaint handling

Change-management

Job description

Role: Quality Manager - Department Manager

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per annum + bonus, pension, private medical, 26 days holidays, bank holidays, on‑site gym. Hours: 8am–4pm, Mon–Fri with flexible start/finish. Location: commutable from Fareham, Southampton, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Havant, Chichester and surrounding areas.

We are recruiting for a reputable manufacturer seeking a resilient, patient, and committed leader with strong people‑management skills. The role requires a change‑management mindset and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities. If you thrive on driving continuous improvement and can lead a team of up to 12 quality staff, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities include managing the quality team, improving quality systems, overseeing compliance (BRC, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSC/PEFC), handling customer and supplier complaints, implementing corrective and preventive actions (through the TPM structure), leading continuous improvement projects, fostering a quality culture, training and coaching staff, and working closely with the technical team on new product launches.

Requirements: Experience as a Quality Manager or Technical Manager (department manager) in manufacturing (FMCG, food, dairy, packaging preferred). Proven leadership of a quality team, knowledge of BRC standards, strong root‑cause analysis, continuous improvement, customer complaint handling, and change‑management. Resilience and approachability are essential.

To apply, send your CV to Wesley at TechNichols Resourcing or call the recruiting team. We will respond within 5 working days.

Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.