Quality Manager - Lean, Six Sigma & ISO9001

Technical Network Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Performance bonus

Life insurance

Job summary

Technical Network Recruitment seeks an experienced Quality Manager for a large manufacturing group in Milton Keynes. Lead a high-volume manufacturing quality team, address customer concerns, and drive continuous improvement in quality systems.

The role requires ISO9001 expertise, strong leadership, and use of 8D/Lean Six Sigma tools. Excellent communication with customers and cross-functional teams is essential for delivering strategic quality improvements.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in a technical subject or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 quality systems
• Excellent communicator with customers and internal stakeholders
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, MSA, 5Why)
• Lean Six Sigma tools knowledge; Green Belt desirable
• Proven leadership to coach and develop the team

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quality professionals in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• First point of contact for all external and internal customer concerns
• Instigate 8D activities and delegate work to the team
• Audit systems and processes to ISO9001 standard
• Utilise data of quality defects to improve processes
• Identify areas for quality improvements
• Use Six Sigma/Lean tools to increase efficiency and site quality
• Maintain and develop the QMS and quality structure

Skills

Quality Management

ISO9001

Lean Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

8D

MSA

5Why

Leadership

Customer Liaison

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Job description

Technical Network Recruitment seeks an experienced Quality Manager for a large manufacturing group in Milton Keynes. Lead a high-volume manufacturing quality team, address customer concerns, and drive continuous improvement in quality systems.

The role requires ISO9001 expertise, strong leadership, and use of 8D/Lean Six Sigma tools. Excellent communication with customers and cross-functional teams is essential for delivering strategic quality improvements.