Quality Manager - Manufacturing

Escape; Cowie; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing site in Cowie is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality function and manage a team of QC Technicians. This hands-on, site-based role requires proven experience in quality management within manufacturing, ISO 9001:2015 auditing qualifications, and strong leadership abilities. The position offers stability and the opportunity to shape and influence quality processes significantly. Interested candidates should email their CVs with contact details.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Manager role within manufacturing.
• Fully qualified ISO 9001:2015 auditor.
• Strong background in quality systems, audits and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ownership and development of the site Quality Management System.
• Maintain ISO 9001 certification and lead internal and external audits.
• Manage, coach and develop the QC team.
• Drive continuous improvement using data, KPIs and CI tools.

Skills

Quality Management System ownership

ISO 9001 certification maintenance

Team management

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional communication

Education

Degree in relevant field or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Job Title: Quality Manager

Location: Cowie, Stirling

Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time, on site

A well-established manufacturing site in Cowie is looking to appoint a Quality Manager to take ownership of the quality function across the site. The role has become available due to several long-serving team members retiring, creating an opportunity to step into a stable operation with a strong foundation already in place.

You will be responsible for leading the Quality Management System, managing a small team of experienced QC Technicians, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. There is genuine scope to shape the quality function and develop the team in your own way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership and development of the site Quality Management System
• Maintain ISO 9001 certification and lead internal and external audits
• Manage, coach and develop the QC team
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Drive continuous improvement using data, KPIs and CI tools
• Liaise with suppliers and customers on quality matters
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and reporting

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Quality Manager role within manufacturing
• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience
• Fully qualified ISO 9001:2015 auditor
• Strong background in quality systems, audits and compliance
• Confident communicator with experience working cross-functionally

This is a hands‑on, site-based role offering long-term stability and the chance to make a real impact.

If you wish to apply, or find out more, please email your CV with contact details to (url removed)