Quality Manager - Lead ISO & Continuous Improvement

Theo James Recruitment; Stanley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Theo James Recruitment is seeking a Quality Manager in Durham to lead the quality function, own the Integrated Management System, and ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and ISO standards. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will stop quality risk, coach the team and drive a proactive quality culture.

You will oversee internal/external audits, KPI reporting, and cross-functional improvements across sites while maintaining hands-on leadership and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality leadership role within a manufacturing, fabrication or engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, owning or maintaining an Integrated Management System.
• Experience leading internal and external audits and managing corrective actions through to completion.
• Experience developing and managing a team, including performance management and capability development.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Awareness of APQP, PPAP, FMEA and First Article Inspection processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive a quality-first culture.
• Ideally educated to HNC, HND or Degree level in Quality Management, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Audit training qualification; Lead Auditor desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the Quality team, building capability through coaching and performance management.
• Own and continually improve the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
• Lead external audits, surveillance visits and re-certification activity.
• Develop and manage the internal audit programme with actioning findings.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs to drive improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues and drive actions.
• Support leadership in shaping wider business strategy with risk considerations.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of quality equipment and product inspections.

Skills

Leadership

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Audits

CAPA / Root Cause

APQP / PPAP / FMEA

Stakeholder Management

Quality Systems

Education

Quality Degree

Job description

Theo James Recruitment is seeking a Quality Manager in Durham to lead the quality function, own the Integrated Management System, and ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and ISO standards. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will stop quality risk, coach the team and drive a proactive quality culture.

You will oversee internal/external audits, KPI reporting, and cross-functional improvements across sites while maintaining hands-on leadership and a focus on continuous improvement.