Quality Manager - Manufacturing

elix Sourcing Solutions; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training

Healthcare cash plan

Early Friday Finish

Job summary

elix Sourcing Solutions in Telford, England, is seeking a Quality Manager with a strong manufacturing or precision engineering background to own the Quality function and drive improvements. You will lead a small team, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, and oversee calibration, document control and KPI reporting while pursuing funded training.

The role offers a structured schedule: Mon–Thu 7:30am–5pm, Friday 7:30am–11:30am, with potential flexible hours and a supportive,

Qualifications

• Experience as Quality Manager with team leadership
• Background in manufacturing, metal manufacturing or precision engineering
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Experience managing audits, non-conformances and CI projects

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement across the business.
• Manage and develop the Quality team, including two direct reports.
• Oversee internal and external audits, non-conformances, corrective actions and customer quality requirements.
• Manage calibration, document control and Quality KPI reporting.
• Funded training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality management

Continuous improvement

Auditing

ISO 9001 knowledge

IATF 16949 knowledge

Job description

Quality Manager – Manufacturing (5550) Telford, England

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP45000 per annum + Funded Training, Healthcare cash plan

£35,000 - £45,000 +Health Care Cash Plan + Funded Training + Early Friday Finish
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 5pm / Friday: 7:30am – 11:30am

Telford - Commutable from Shrewsbury, Newport, Bridgnorth, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton, Stafford

Are you an experienced Quality Manager with a background in manufacturing or precision engineering? Are you looking to join a small, established manufacturer where you can take ownership of the Quality function, influence business improvements and have your ideas genuinely listened to?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business specialising in the production and supply of precision-engineered metal components. With a close-knit team of approximately 22 employees, this is a business where everyone has a voice and the directors actively encourage employees to put forward ideas, implement improvements and make a difference.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a traditional manufacturing business where you will have the autonomy to shape and develop the Quality function. The company offers a flexible and relaxed working environment, with the ability to adjust working hours where required, alongside funded training courses and professional qualifications.

The Role:

• Take ownership of the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement across the business.
• Manage and develop the Quality team, including two direct reports.
• Oversee internal and external audits, non-conformances, corrective actions and customer quality requirements.
• Manage calibration, document control and Quality KPI reporting.
• Funded training and professional development opportunities.

The Candidate:

• Experience working as a Quality Manager with experience manageing a team
• Has a background in manufacturing, metal manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Has a strong understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Has experience managing audits, non-conformances and continuous improvement projects.

Reference – 5550

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